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Platt College

School Catalog

2020 - 2021

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Campus Locations

Catalog Effective Date: July 1, 2020

Platt College – Tulsa, Oklahoma Campus (ACCSC & OBPVS Main Facility)

3801 S. Sheridan Tulsa, Oklahoma 74145

Telephone: (918) 663-9000

Platt College – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Campus

(An ACCSC & OBPVS branch of the Platt College - Tulsa, Oklahoma Campus)

2727 W. Memorial Road Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

73134 Telephone: (405) 749-2433

Platt College – Moore, Oklahoma Campus (An ACCSC & OBPVS branch of the Platt

College - Tulsa, Oklahoma Campus) 201 N. Eastern

Moore, Oklahoma 73160 Telephone: (405) 912-3260

Platt College – Lawton, Oklahoma Campus

(An ACCSC & OBPVS branch of Platt College – Tulsa, Oklahoma Campus)

111 SW C Ave. Lawton, Oklahoma 73501

Telephone: (580) 215-7050

Additional ACCSC Branch Locations of Platt College – Tulsa, Oklahoma Campus

Arizona Automotive Institute, Glendale, AZ 6829 N. 46th Avenue Glendale, Arizona 85301 Telephone: (623) 934-7273

Berks Technical Institute 2205 Ridgewood Road Wyomissing, PA 19610 Telephone: (610) 372-1722

CDL Range Satellite Location

8 South Willow Street Fleetwood, PA 19522

Edge Tech Academy 2241 S. Watson Road, Suite 181

Arlington, TX 76010 Telephone: (682) 334-5700

McCann School of Business & Technology 2200 N Irving Street Allentown, PA 18109 Telephone: (484) 223-4600

CDL Range Satellite Location 795 Roble Rd. Allentown, PA 18109

McCann School of Business & Technology 7495 Westbranch Highway Lewisburg, PA 17837 Telephone: (570) 286-3058

McCann School of Business & Technology 2319 Louisville Avenue Monroe, LA 71201 Telephone: (318) 323-2889

Miller-Motte College 3725 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, NC 28311 Telephone: (910) 354-1900


2938 Gillespie Street Fayetteville, NC 28306

Miller-Motte College

105 New Frontier Way, Jacksonville, NC 28546

Telephone: (910) 478-4300

CDL Range Satellite Location 3494 Richards Highway Jacksonville, NC 28540

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3901 Capital Blvd, Suite 151 Raleigh, NC 27604 Telephone: (919) 723-2820

CDL Range Satellite Location 2800 Pleasant Grove Church Road Morrisville, NC 27560

Miller-Motte College 5000 Market Street Wilmington, NC 28405 Telephone: (910) 392-4660


621 NW Frontage Road Augusta, GA 30907 Telephone: (706)396-8000

CDL Range Satellite Location 1700 Gordon Highway Augusta, GA 30904

Miller-Motte College 8085 Rivers Avenue Charleston, SC 29418 Telephone: (843) 571-0101

CDL Range Satellite Location 1412 State Road Charleston, SC 29401

Miller-Motte College 6397 Lee Highway, Suite 100 Chattanooga, TN 37421 Telephone: (423) 414-3247


3009 Ohls Avenue Chattanooga, TN 37410 CDL Range Satellite Location 4180 South Creek Rd. Chattanooga, TN 37406

Miller-Motte College 1800 Box Road Columbus, GA 31907 Telephone: (706) 225-5000

Miller-Motte College 2451 Highway 501 East Conway, SC 29526 Telephone: (843) 591-1100

CDL Range Satellite Location 2351 Highway 501 Conway, SC 29526

Miller-Motte College 175 Tom Hill Sr. Boulevard Macon, GA 31210 Telephone: (478) 803-4800

South Texas Vocational Technical Institute 200 S Padre Island Drive Corpus Christi, TX 78416 Telephone: (361) 232-5057

South Texas Vocational Technical Institute 2400 Daffodil Avenue McAllen, Texas 78501 Telephone: (956) 631-1107 CDL Range Satellite Location 901 E Military Highway Pharr, TX 78503

South Texas Vocational Technical Institute 734 SE Military Drive San Antonio, Texas 78214 Telephone: (210) 782-8000 CDL Range Satellite Location 9333 Southwest Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 78242

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Distance Education Facility of Platt College – Tulsa, Oklahoma Campus

Ancora Shared Services Center 8181 South 48th Street Phoenix, AZ 85044

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Table of Contents

Campus Locations ............................................................................................................................... 1

Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................. 4

School Information ............................................................................................................................. 7

Message from the President ................................................................................................................................ 7

Mission Statement and Objective ........................................................................................................................ 7

Administration, Faculty, and Staff ......................................................................................................................... 7

History ................................................................................................................................................................. 7

Locations and School Facilities ............................................................................................................................. 8

Platt College campus locations and facility descriptions: ....................................................................................... 9

Accrediting Agencies, Approvals/State Licenses, and Memberships ..................................................................... 9

Ownership of the Schools................................................................................................................................... 10

Changes and Improvements to Programs ........................................................................................................... 10

Transcripts ......................................................................................................................................................... 11

Admission Information ................................................................................................................... 12

Admission Requirements ................................................................................................................................... 12

Admissions Procedures ...................................................................................................................................... 12

Arbitration ......................................................................................................................................................... 20

Non-Discrimination Policy and Americans with Disabilities Act .......................................................................... 22

Vaccinations ...................................................................................................................................................... 23

Student Information and Services ............................................................................................... 24

Consumer Information and Disclosures .............................................................................................................. 24

Campus Security ................................................................................................................................................ 24

Emergency Notification System .......................................................................................................................... 25

Local Law Enforcement Partnerships .................................................................................................................. 25

Non-Harassment Policy ...................................................................................................................................... 25

Sexual Harassment / Title IX Compliance Policy ................................................................................................. 27

Copyright and Academic Integrity ...................................................................................................................... 27

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)............................................................................................. 28

Career Services .................................................................................................................................................. 30

Electronic Communication ................................................................................................................................. 30

Advising ............................................................................................................................................................. 30

Housing .............................................................................................................................................................. 31

Transportation ................................................................................................................................................... 31

Health and Safety ............................................................................................................................................... 31

Health Services .................................................................................................................................................. 31

Student Insurance .............................................................................................................................................. 31

Contract Training ............................................................................................................................................... 32

Grievance Resolution ......................................................................................................................................... 32

Student Conduct ................................................................................................................................................ 44

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Computer Use and File Sharing .......................................................................................................................... 45

Academic Information ..................................................................................................................... 47

Class Size ............................................................................................................................................................ 47

Definition of Clock Hour/Credit Hour ................................................................................................................. 47

Schedule Changes and Drop/Add Period............................................................................................................ 48

Attendance Policy .............................................................................................................................................. 48

National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements ...................................................................... 49

Auditing a Course ............................................................................................................................................... 50

Repeated Coursework ........................................................................................................................................ 50

Proficiency Testing ............................................................................................................................................. 50

Procedure: Internal Proficiency Examinations .................................................................................................... 51

Graduation Requirements ................................................................................................................................. 51

Graduation Honors............................................................................................................................................. 52

Instructional Programs – Homework .................................................................................................................. 52

Program Transfers.............................................................................................................................................. 52

Leave of Absence ............................................................................................................................................... 53

Appeal Process – Non Financial Aid .................................................................................................................... 54

Academic Standards ......................................................................................................................... 55

Academic Year ................................................................................................................................................... 55

Grading System .................................................................................................................................................. 55

Satisfactory Academic Progress .......................................................................................................................... 57

Incomplete Policy .............................................................................................................................................. 66

Financial Information ...................................................................................................................... 68

Student Financial Assistance Programs .............................................................................................................. 68

Applying for Student Financial Assistance .......................................................................................................... 68

Contact Information ........................................................................................................................................... 68

Financial Aid Website ......................................................................................................................................... 68

National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) ...................................................................................................... 69

Financial Aid Programs ....................................................................................................................................... 69

Federal Pell Grant .............................................................................................................................................. 69

Federal Supplementary Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) ....................................................................... 69

Federal Work Study (FWS) ................................................................................................................................. 69

Direct Subsidized Stafford Loan .......................................................................................................................... 70

Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan ..................................................................................................................... 70

Direct PLUS Loan ................................................................................................................................................ 70

Veterans Benefit Programs ................................................................................................................................ 71

Tuition Discounts ............................................................................................................................................... 71

Private Loans ...................................................................................................................................................... 72

Cancellation and Refund Policy ........................................................................................................................... 72

Return of Title IV Funds Policy ............................................................................................................................ 75

Programs .............................................................................................................................................. 77

Instructional Equipment ..................................................................................................................................... 77

Dress Code ......................................................................................................................................................... 78

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Program Fees ..................................................................................................................................................... 79

Textbooks .......................................................................................................................................................... 79

Revisions ............................................................................................................................................................ 79

Air Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration ............................................................................... 80

Business Studies ................................................................................................................................. 81

Combination Welding....................................................................................................................... 82

Culinary Arts ........................................................................................................................................ 83

Cyber Security ..................................................................................................................................... 85

Dental Assisting .................................................................................................................................. 87

Health Information Technology .................................................................................................... 90

Massage Therapy ............................................................................................................................... 92

Medical Assisting ................................................................................................................................ 93

Medical Billing and Coding ............................................................................................................. 95

Pastry Arts ............................................................................................................................................ 96

Practical Nursing ................................................................................................................................ 98

Course Descriptions ...................................................................................................................... 101

Campus Supplements .................................................................................................................... 140

Platt College Campus Information – Tulsa ........................................................................................................ 140

Platt College Campus Information – Oklahoma City ......................................................................................... 146

Platt College Campus Information – Moore ..................................................................................................... 148

Platt College Campus Information – Lawton ..................................................................................................... 150

Start Dates ....................................................................................................................................................... 152

Holidays and Break Schedule ........................................................................................................................... 152

Other Information .......................................................................................................................... 154

Changes in Catalog Information ....................................................................................................................... 154

Legal Control .................................................................................................................................................... 154

Statement of Truth .......................................................................................................................................... 154

Effective: July 1, 2020

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Message from the President

At Platt College, we understand you have options when it comes to the institution or program you are looking for. We believe our programs make a difference in the lives of students in Oklahoma. Students partner with our instructors and administrators throughout their program of study to enhance their skillset, gain experience, and develop personally and professionally. Ultimately, we look to prepare our graduates for meaningful careers in their field of study. I look forward to sharing the Platt experience with you.

Michael Zawisky

President and Chief Executive Officer Mission Statement and Objective

The mission of Platt College is to inspire and motivate students to empower themselves through training and education. To accomplish this mission, we utilize our core values as a blueprint to create an environment centered on the personal and professional development of students, employees, and employers.

The Platt College Core Values utilized to create positive experiences are grounded in:

• Integrity • Customer Service • Innovation • Growth

Administration, Faculty, and Staff

Platt College has selected professionals to teach in each program of instruction offered. These individuals are equally adept in theory and practical application. All faculty members meet or exceed the minimum educational and industry experience requirements as set forth by state approving agencies and the accrediting bodies governing Platt College. In addition to the instructional staff, support personnel are available for assistance in financial aid, housing, attendance and other needs. History

Platt College opened in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1979 offering courses in Drafting and Design. In 1981, the branch school was opened in Oklahoma City offering the same courses. To keep abreast of the fast-occurring changes in occupational trends, Platt College soon added other courses. Through the years, Platt College continues to provide practical hands-on training to meet the industry demands.

Today, the school continues to answer the needs of an ever-changing occupational job market. This is reflected in the programs of study offered at Platt. The Tulsa campus offers programs in Air

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Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration, Business Studies, Cyber Security, Dental Assisting, Health Information Technology, Medical Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding, and Practical Nursing.

Platt College acquired the School of Technical Training, Lawton, Oklahoma in February of 2000. Platt College - Lawton continues to offer career training in Business Studies, Dental Assisting, Medical Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding, and Massage Therapy. In January of 2016, Platt College Lawton relocated to 111 SW C Ave.

The Oklahoma City North Campus, which opened in 2003, currently offers courses in Culinary Arts, Dental Assisting , Medical Assisting, and Medical Bil l ing and Coding .

The Moore Campus opened in 2004 and currently offers programs in Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration, Combination Welding, Dental Assisting, Medical Assisting, and Pastry Arts.

In August 2014, STVT - AAI Education Inc. acquired the Platt Colleges in Oklahoma. The group realigned its ACCSC accredited schools to designate the Platt College in Tulsa as the main campus, and all other STVT-AAI Education Inc. ACCSC accredited campuses as branch campuses of Platt College – Tulsa. In January 2018, STVT – AAI Education Inc. acquired Berks Technical Institute in Wyomissing, PA, McCann School of Business & Technology which has campus locations in Louisiana and Pennsylvania, Miller-Motte College campuses in North Carolina, and Miller-Motte Technical College which has campus locations in Georgia, Tennessee, and South Carolina, all as branch campuses of Platt College in Tulsa, OK. In July 2018, Platt College located in Oklahoma City Central completed a teach-out and closed. In January 2019, Platt College in Tulsa launched Cybersecurity and Health Information technology programs offered via distance education as well as use of a distance education facility in Phoenix, AZ. Platt College’s growth since 1979 has been steady and progressive. It continues to reflect our commitment to our ultimate belief: the value of every person that walks through our door and that person’s right to a marketable education. That is a commitment of which we are very proud.

Locations and School Facilities

Platt College’s classrooms are spacious, cheerful, modern and air-conditioned. They are furnished with equipment that meets industry standards. The school has a large supply of computers, printers and current software applicable for each career offered. Also provided are dental operatories, which include dental chairs, delivery systems and x-ray machines as well as a variety of instruments and equipment. The medical and hospital labs include electric hospital beds, exam tables, EKG machines, microscopes, mannequins, venipuncture arms, IV pumps and a variety of instruments. For the Culinary/Pastry Arts programs students have access to kitchens that contain similar equipment used in the industry, a bakery and a working restaurant. Gas and Electric furnaces, heat pumps, air conditioning units, refrigerators, ice makers, and brazing tools are included in the Air Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration lab, and the Combination Welding lab includes various types of cutting equipment, welding machines, and common hand tools that are used in the trade. Students have access to the school’s Learning Resource Center (LRC), which contain books, periodicals, audio-visual aids, internet access and Library Information Resources

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Network (LIRN), an on-line resource collection. Ample parking is available, as well as accommodations for students with disabilities.

Platt College campus locations and facility descriptions:

Tulsa – the Tulsa campus is located at 3801 S. Sheridan Road, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74145. The Tulsa campus is contained in two separate buildings. The main building is a two-story 36,000 square foot building and the second building contains an additional 25,000 square feet, which is located on the school grounds. The Platt College Tulsa facilities are non-smoking environments.

The Platt College – Tulsa Distance Education programs are supported by the Distance Education Support Facility located at the Ancora Shared Services Center 8181 South 48th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85044.

Oklahoma City *^ – the Oklahoma City campus is located at 2727 W. Memorial Road, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73134. The campus is a one-story building consisting of 32,000 square feet. The facility is a non-smoking environment.

Moore*^ – the Moore campus is located at 201 N. Eastern Avenue, Moore, Oklahoma 73160. The Moore campus is a one-story building consisting of 34,500 square feet. The Platt College Moore facility is a non-smoking environment.

Lawton*^ – the Lawton campus is located at 111 SW C Avenue, Lawton, Oklahoma 73501. The Lawton campus is located in a two-story building consisting of 16,265 square feet. The Platt College Lawton facility is a non-smoking environment.

*Denotes an ACCSC branch campus of Platt College, Tulsa, Oklahoma ^Denotes an OBPVS branch campus of Platt College, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Accrediting Agencies, Approvals/State Licenses, and Memberships Accrediting Agencies All Platt College campuses are accredited by:

Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 302 Arlington, VA 22201 www.accsc.org

Approvals/State Licenses

All Platt College campuses are licensed by: Oklahoma Board of Private Vocational Schools (OBPVS) 3700 N Classen Blvd., Suite 250 Oklahoma City, OK 73118 | (405) 528-3370

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Platt College is authorized to operate as a degree granting institution in Oklahoma by the:

Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education

655 Research Parkway, Suite 200

Oklahoma City, OK 73101

All Platt College campuses are approved for training by: Oklahoma Workforce in Action Inc., Department of Rehabilitation Services 3535 NW 58th Street, Suite 500 Oklahoma City, OK 73112

Platt College in Tulsa is licensed by the Board of Governors of the University of North

Carolina to serve as the main campus for the Miller-Motte College campuses in North Carolina. North Carolina Board of Governors 910 Raleigh Road Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Platt College in Tulsa offers an Associate of Occupational Science in Practical Nursing program

approved by: Oklahoma Board of Nursing 2915 N Classen Blvd, Suite 524 Oklahoma City, OK 73106

Nursing.ok.gov

Ownership of the Schools

Platt College campuses are owned by STVT-AAI Education Inc. (dba Ancora Education), which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ancora Intermediate Holdings L.L.C., a wholly owned subsidiary of Ancora Acquisition L.L.C. and Ancora Holdings L.L.C. It is operated by a Board of Directors and headed by the President. The members of the Board of Directors can be found in the supplemental information.

The principal office of STVT-AAI Education Inc. (dba Ancora Education) is located at 8701 Bedford Euless Road, Hurst, TX 76053. This office can be reached by phone at 682-334-5600, or by email at [email protected]. Additional information can also be obtained by visiting www.ancoraeducation.com.

Changes and Improvements to Programs

Platt College is constantly striving to improve and update our programs to keep with up changes in industries in which we train. As a result, twice a year, Platt College meets with advisory committees made up of employers and experts from the industry and surrounding community. These Committees review results of graduate and employer surveys, review current industry trends and give feedback and recommendations for updates to programs that the school considers for implementation. When planned changes or updates occur, they are published in an addendum that is distributed to students, and then included in the next printed version of the Catalog.

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Transcripts A complete record of every course for which a student registers is maintained in an electronic student records system. The record of all credits attempted and earned is posted to this form concurrent with the issuance of term grade reports to students. A record that has been delivered electronically through the secure transcript request website or is printed, sealed and dated constitutes an Official Transcript. One “Issued to Student” Transcript will be provided at no charge to the student upon request. Official Transcripts provided to any institution or agency designated by the student will incur a charge of $10.00 each. Students who have not satisfied their financial obligations to the school are not eligible to receive transcripts. Written authorization by the student is required for the school to release a Transcript to a third party.

Transcripts may be requested at www.parchment.com

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Admission Requirements

Each applicant must have earned one of the following educational credentials from a Platt College recognized organization: a high school diploma or equivalent, or a General Educational Development (GED) certificate. Prior to starting classes, applicants will be required to submit proof of high school graduation or a recognized equivalency certificate (GED) to the school by providing the school with one of the following:

A copy of the diploma A transcript confirming graduation A GED certificate Other equivalent documentation

The Executive Director or the Executive Director‘s designee must give final acceptance of each student. Platt College evaluates high school/home school documentation received; this procedure includes validation of the high school/home school documentation to determine if the transcript or diploma is issued by a verifiable entity providing secondary school education prior to acceptance at Platt College. Foreign high school documentation requires interpretation and confirmation from a foreign credentialing evaluation service in order to validate high school graduation equivalency. Platt College reserves the right to decline any high school diploma, transcript, or equivalency documentation it deems as unacceptable.

Admissions Procedures

1. Each applicant for admission will be expected to: 2. Complete an application for admission 3. Interview with the admission representative 4. Meet admission requirements as outlined above 5. Remit the applicable registration fee to confirm enrollment

Each candidate for admission is considered on the basis of individual merit and potential and will be considered without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Platt College complies with the provision of Title IV of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and 1974 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

In an effort to maintain a safe educational and working environment for students and staff, the school reserves the right to not accept applicants who are known to have/disclose certain types of criminal convictions in their backgrounds. Admitted students who are discovered to have misrepresented their criminal conviction history in the application process may be subject to immediate dismissal. Similarly, students who commit certain types of crimes while enrolled may be subject to immediate dismissal. The school reserves the right to conduct criminal background checks on applicants and students in circumstances deemed appropriate.

Practical Nursing Admission Requirements

In addition to the Enrollment Procedures, the candidate must also meet the following specific requirements for the Practical Nursing program:

1. Must successfully pass all sections of the school administered entrance exam.

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Information on where to obtain study guides for the administered entrance exam can be obtained by contacting the school. a. If a candidate fails to pass any section of the entrance exam and elects to retest,

the following criteria apply: i. A candidate must complete remediation and receive written

authorization from the school prior to scheduling any retest. ii. The candidate must retake the exam in accordance with the retake policy

of the exam provider or must wait a minimum of 15 days to retest, whichever is greater.

iii. If a candidate fails to pass any section of the entrance exam on the retest, the candidate must wait the minimum time in accordance with the retake policy of the exam provider or at least 30 days to retest again, whichever is greater.

iv. If a candidate fails to pass any section of the entrance exam after the 2nd

retest attempt, the candidate must wait the minimum time in accordance with the retake policy of the exam provider or at least one year to retest again, whichever is greater.

2. Must meet minimum scores and requirements outlined on AOS in Practical Nursing Admissions Assessment disclosure provided during admission process.

3. Additional specific clinical requirements are required post-enrollment including: a. Must successfully pass designated criminal background check and urine drug

screen check prior to participating in clinical courses, with documentation verifying the search and screen outcome.

Distance Education Admission Requirements

Platt College - Tulsa students may have the opportunity to complete certain programs, subject to limits established by the institution’s state licensure and accreditation, through distance education in 100 percent online or hybrid programs. Admission requirements for these programs do not vary from admission requirements for programs of study offered entirely on-ground, with the exception of the following:

Applicants who plan to enter a distance education program must complete the SmarterMeasure Learning Readiness Indicator entrance assessment. The SmarterMeasure assessment measures student readiness to engage in postsecondary learning based on non-cognitive indicators of success. The school uses the results of the assessment to determine the type of support that will be most beneficial to the student throughout the program of study. Applicants are required to complete the Technical Competency, Technical Knowledge and Learning Styles sections prior to acceptance. Applicants in all programs (except clock hour and non-Title IV programs) must score a minimum score of 60% on the Technical Competency sections. Applicants who do not score the minimum score on the Technical Competency section are required to complete Technology Remediation (ORN001) supplemental orientation and score 60% on the Technology Remediation assessment. During orientation the student advisor/ program director/hybrid teaching assistant or student resource coordinator will schedule a meeting with each student to review the results of the SmarterMeasure Learning Readiness Indicator to discuss the results and develop success strategies based upon the SmarterMeasure assessment results.

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Hybrid programs of study allow students in certain programs of study to complete greater than 50 percent of their program online. Hybrid programs contain courses that are a combination of online and face-to-face instruction. Students are expected to interact with faculty and other students through online discussion boards as well as traditional face-to-face classroom activities. Students are required to participate in all face-to-face classroom activities and online activities as outlined in the course syllabi. These online programs are specifically designed for the student who will be accessing online courses from a standard home or personal computer. Students enrolling in online courses should have basic computer competency and skills. All students have access to the same support services regardless of the mode of instructional delivery. All students have access to library services, academic advising, tutoring, and career services. All distance education/online courses and programs offered by the campus have been deemed as equivalent in content and quality to the same courses offered via traditional delivery methods.

Under certain circumstances, such as a student getting out of sequence with course schedules or courses that may not be offered each term, students enrolled in hybrid programs may be required to take fully online classes to graduate.

Students participating in 100% online or hybrid programs are expected to complete the online orientation prior to the start of classes. Students enrolled in fully online programs will submit admissions applications, financial aid paperwork and take placement exams via secure sites on the internet. Campus employees are available via phone, email and internet sources to assist students through the application process. Admissions and placement testing will be conducted through online software specifically designed for online distribution.

Hybrid Learning Hybrid learning provides the student with an opportunity for greater flexibility in the learning environment. Hybrid courses are designed as a combination of online and residential (on-ground classroom) based learning. Each course has a specific percentage of the course delivered through online delivery. In most situations, a hybrid course consists of 55% classroom based instruction and 45% online instruction.

Authentication and Protection of Student Identity Users are provided a unique username and password and are prohibited from providing the user’s name and password to any other individual. The students’ username, password, and email address are used to authenticate the student’s identity in order to complete assignments within the Learning Management System. All testing is completed through the Learning Management System, and the student’s unique username and password is used to verify the student’s identity. The student’s unique username and password is used to verify student identity. Neither the Institution nor Ancora Education will release any student’s username and password to any individual that would violate a student’s rights under the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act.

No student is assessed any additional charges or fees associated with the verification/authentication of student identity.

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Technology Specification for Online Courses Each student enrolled in an online or hybrid course(s) or program of study provided through Platt College is expected to have access to an internet connection, computer hardware and operating software as outlined below. Campus computer labs are available to access online course content and to meet the necessary technology requirements. Students Accessing Courses

All students receive a device that meets the requirements for their enrolled program. If a student did not receive a device, they will be required to use a computer that meets or exceeds the following specifications: Device specifications

Operating systems o Windows 7 and greater o OS X 10.13 and greater o Chrome (latest version)

4 GB of Ram or greater Chrome Browser (most recent release) Headset or speakers Internet Connection: High Speed Cable or Faster

Note for those who may access courses from your place of employment: Employers often place restrictions on the content allowed through the organization’s firewall or network security measures. Such measures may affect your ability to access your online courses from place of employment, or using employer provided Internet access, and is beyond our ability to predict or control.

Internet Policy

Acceptable use Internet access, which connects thousands of computers and millions of subscribers, is available to students and staff. Internet access can promote educational excellence by facilitating resource sharing, innovation, and communications.

Throughout the educational community, the Internet can be used to educate and inform staff and students. As a learning resource, the Internet is similar to books, magazines, audio recordings, videos, and other information media. Student and educators use the Internet to participate in distance learning activities, to ask questions, and consult with experts, to communicate with other students, educators, and individuals, and to locate materials to meet educational needs.

The Internet also provides access to material that is of no educational value. However, the value of the information found and interaction available outweighs the possibility of locating inappropriate material.

Internet access is coordinated through a complex association of government agencies, as well as regional and state networks. The smooth operation of the network relies upon the proper conduct of all users who must adhere to strict guidelines. The guidelines, which require efficient, ethical, and legal utilization of the network resources, are provided here so that users are aware of the responsibilities they are about to acquire. In addition, guidelines from other service providers may result in access being suspended and or future access being denied.

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Online Responsibilities

a. Acceptable use The goal of providing Internet access for students and staff is to support education and research consistent with the educational objectives of the School. Transmission of any material in violation of any federal or state regulation is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, copyrighted material, threatening or obscene material, or material in violation of School Policies.

b. Privileges The use of the Internet is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use will result in suspension of that privilege. The equipment, network, and data are the sole property of the School. Therefore, the School retains the right to monitor and or audit any network account at random to insure that the user is adhering to this policy.

c. Network Etiquette While each user has the right to free speech, each user is expected to abide by the School’s accepted code of conduct. Appropriate behavior in telecommunications includes, but is not limited to:

i. Being polite ii. Using appropriate conduct. Do not swear, use vulgarities, be abusive, post or publish

objectionable material. iii. Not engaging in illegal activities. iv. Not revealing personal addresses or phone numbers. v. Recognizing that school electronic mail is not private. Messages relating to or in

support of illegal activities or in violation of the acceptable use policy will be reported to appropriate authorities.

vi. Not knowingly or carelessly performing an act that will interfere with the normal operation of computers, peripherals, or networks.

vii. Respecting copyright laws. All communications and information access via the network are private property unless otherwise stated.

viii. Not employing the network for commercial purposes. ix. Not transmitting material that infringes upon the right of others.

d. Warranty The School makes no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied, for the service it is providing. The School will not be responsible for any damages suffered using the Internet. These include, but are not limited to, loss of data resulting from delays, nondeliveries, misdeliveries, service interruptions, or personal errors or omissions. Use of any information obtained via the Internet is at the user’s risk. The School specifically denies any responsibility for the accuracy or quality of information obtained through Internet access.

e. Security Security on a computer system is critical especially when a system involves many users. Proper procedures for logging in and off the network must be followed. If a security problem is identified, the user must notify a system administrator or staff member. The problem may not be demonstrated to other users. Unauthorized use of accounts is strictly prohibited. Attempts to log on the Internet as the network administrator will result in immediate cancellation of user privileges. Users who have a history of problems with other computer systems or who have been identified as a security risk for any other reason will be denied access to the network.

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Users are provided a unique user name and password and are prohibited from providing the user’s name and password to any other individual.

The students’ username, password and email address are used to authenticate the student’s identity in order to complete assignments within the Learning Management System. All testing is completed through the Learning Management System and the student’s unique username and password is used to verify the student’s identity.

A student’s unique username and password is used to verify the student identity and neither the Institution nor Ancora Education will release the student’s username and password to any individual which would violate the student’s rights under the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act. f. Vandalism Vandalism will result in suspension or cancellation of privileges. Vandalism is defined as any malicious attempt to harm or destroy the data of another user or to damage other networks. This includes but is not limited to the uploading or creation of computer viruses.

Refer to the catalog’s Student Code of Conduct section for a list of possible disciplinary sanctions.

Criminal Background Screening

Effective for January 2020 or later starts, all students applying for admission are required to undergo a background check. The campus uses an unaffiliated service provider to perform these background checks. The campus may deny admission to a prospective student based on the results of his/her background check, or may deny enrollment into certain programs based on those results. The campus may also dismiss an enrolled student as a result of a criminal conviction during the student’s course of study. Certain programs offered by the campus may require students to successfully complete externship, practicum or clinical coursework at unaffiliated sites. Before accepting students, certain sites require background checks of their own. A student who cannot be placed at a site for any reason, including a background check result unsatisfactory to that site, may be unable to finish the program’s required coursework and, therefore, may be unable to graduate. Employers in many fields also require pre-employment background checks of their own. Background check results unsatisfactory to employers in a particular field may limit a student’s employment opportunities even if that student has graduated from a program in that field offered by the campus. Drug Testing Contracted externship/practicum sites may require students to undergo a drug test prior to beginning an externship/practicum experience. Students who refuse to submit may be unable to continue in their academic programs and may also be ineligible for employment in their career fields.

Re-Admission Students who have withdrawn from Platt College and wish to be readmitted should contact the school. If the application for re-admission is for a different curriculum, the standard requirements for a change of program will apply. All applicants for re-admission will be required to complete the

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SmarterMeasures Assessment the first time they re-enroll, unless taken during their previous enrollment. The assessment measures student readiness to return to school and engage in post-secondary learning based on non-cognitive indicators of success. The school uses the results of the assessment to determine the type of support that will be most beneficial to the student through the program of study. Approval for readmission for the same curriculum or an alternate selection will be based on the applicant's ability and aptitude, the time elapsed since withdrawing, recommendations of the instructors of the program to which the applicant is reapplying, and the applicant's career objectives. Prior tuition balances and student loan statuses must be clear before readmission application forms will be processed. Re-entering students must meet all admission requirements in place at the time of their re-entry. Applicants granted re-admission may have course load restrictions, specific grade and attendance requirements, and/or required advisement sessions in order to remain enrolled at Platt College. A re-entering student who was required to withdraw because of active military status will be promptly re-entered with no advance notice required by the student if re-entering within five years of completion of service, unless unusual circumstances require the institution to admit the student at a later date. Re-entry will be processed into his/her same program of study at the same enrollment status and with the same number of hours previously completed. If that program is no longer offered, the student will be re-admitted to the program that is most similar in terms of content and credit hours unless the student requests admission to a different program. If the School assesses that additional academic preparation is required before resuming active enrollment, this will be provided by the School at no charge to the student. In all cases, the student will be charged the same tuition and fees that would have been assessed at the time the student left the School for active military service. Students may contact the Director of Education for more information about this policy and eligibility, or when ready to re- enroll.

Transfer of Credit

Students who wish to transfer credits from another institution must submit transcripts from all

postsecondary schools attended. An applicant may be granted transfer credit for courses taken at

other schools that are determined to substantively address a consistent set of learning objectives

compared with courses offered at Ancora Education campuses. Transfer of credit evaluations will

be conducted using the following guidelines:

An official transcript of the student's coursework must be furnished directly by the

institution where the coursework was completed before any application for transfer credits

can be accepted.

The campus may request additional information such as course descriptions or syllabi if

there is question on the comparability of program content to the program in which the

student will enroll. The student is responsible for providing any requested additional

information.

The student may be required to demonstrate through testing any hands-on competencies

before transfer credit is accepted for courses where such competencies are required.

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Credits must have been earned in courses offered at institutions accredited by an agency

recognized by either the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education

Accreditation at the time the credit was earned.

A grade of "C" or higher must be earned in each course completed to be eligible for transfer

from a non-Ancora owned school.

A grade of "D" or higher must be earned in each course completed to be eligible for transfer

from a commonly owned Ancora Education school.

Credits will be evaluated on a course by course basis. In most instances, core requirements

must be transferred within seven (7) year of completion. No timeframe restrictions will be

imposed on general education coursework.

Courses taken at institutions operating on quarter systems will be evaluated as direct

equivalent credits into quarter credit programs. Those transferred from institutions

operating on a semester basis to quarter hour institutions are multiplied by one and one

half to convert them to quarter credit hours.

In the case of a clock hour program, any course accepted must be at least the same number

of clock hours as the course for which it is accepted. The student will also be required to

demonstrate through testing any hands-on competencies prior to clock hour course credit

being accepted for transfer.

Courses that are classified as foundational in nature are not transferable.

Transfer credits may impact the student’ schedule, causing the student to be less than full-

time, which may impact eligibility for some sources of financial aid.

The student will not be charged any fees from the receiving institution for transferring in

credits from other institutions. Students are responsible for all fees for obtaining official

transcripts and supporting documentation for transfer of credit (Students receiving VA

funding, see Proof of Previous Education).

In all cases of transfer of credit, Ancora campuses will attempt to avoid excessive loss of

previously earned credit and avoid coursework duplication. Any questions about transfer of

credits/clock hours should be discussed with the Director of Education, or designee.

Maximum Transfer Credits Accepted (Residency Requirement)

The total credits not earned in residency, including credit by transfer and credit by proficiency

testing, may not exceed seventy-five percent 75% of the total credit hours (or clock hours for non-

credit hour programs) required for the completion of the program of study. 25% of the student’s

total credit hours (or clock hours for non-credit hour programs) must be completed in residency.

Coursework Completed at Foreign Institutions

Credit earned at foreign institutions must be externally evaluated by Ancora Education approved

foreign credential evaluator which includes National Association of Credential Evaluation Services

(NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE) members.

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Notice Concerning Transferability of Credits and Credentials Earned at Our Campus

The campus is designed to provide the student with vocational career training and is not designed

to prepare the student for transfer to other institutions. Acceptance of credits earned at Ancora

Education campus is determined solely by the receiving institution. The campus cannot and does

not guarantee credit transfer.

Students wishing to transfer credits should first consult with the Registrar at those institutions

concerning acceptance. Ancora Education campuses will provide official transcripts, for a fee, as

well as course descriptions by request. Students with outstanding financial obligations will receive

only unofficial transcripts, when requested. Accreditation alone does not guarantee credit transfer.

Transfer to Other Ancora Education Campuses

Students in good standing may transfer to another campus location. Transfer students are advised

that they will be subject to the minimum residency requirements at the new campus for the

program in which they are enrolled.

Procedure: Transfer of Credit

The student is responsible for requesting official transcripts be sent from the prior institution

directly to Ancora Education campuses.

All requests for transfer credit must be submitted by the end of the first term of attendance at the school

Since transfer credits impact scheduling and on time completion for students, students who submit official transcripts after the drop/add period in the student’s first term may see

changes to scheduling and on time completion

If needed to evaluate comparability of credit, the student may need to request course descriptions and syllabi from the prior institution

The Director of Education, or designee, will review credits based on the guidelines listed above

The Director of Education, or designee, will fill out the Transcript Evaluation Form and

notify the student of the credits accepted for transfer

Students wishing to appeal decisions on transfer credit should submit request in writing to the Executive Director to identify reasons for appeal

The Executive Director will request follow-up information as needed for the appeal

The Executive Director will submit appeal through the Office of the Chief Academic Officer

The Executive Director will notify student of final decision regarding transfer credit. The decision from the Office of the Chief Academic Officer will be final

Once transfer credit is accepted, the student’s tuition will be adjusted based on the number

of credits successfully transferred in.

Arbitration

A condition of enrollment is the signing of an enrollment agreement by both the Student and a

School administrator. The following provisions with respect to arbitration are part of the

enrollment agreement. PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY TO ENSURE THAT YOU UNDERSTAND

EACH PROVISION AND YOUR RIGHT TO OPT OUT OF THEM.

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You (the Student) and the School agree that any dispute arising out of or relating to this enrollment

agreement, your enrollment or your attendance at the School, whether such dispute arises during

or after your attendance and whether the dispute is based on contract, tort, statute, or otherwise,

shall be resolved by binding arbitration in the city and county in which the School is located. You

(the Student) and the School each further agrees that this arbitration provision provides each party

with its exclusive remedy for redress of any grievance or resolution of any dispute arising out of or

relating to this Agreement (the Dispute), AND EACH PARTY EXPRESSLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT,

INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY, IT MIGHT HAVE TO SEEK

REDRESS.

THE STUDENT AND THE SCHOOL ALSO AGREE THAT DISPUTES MAY ONLY BE BROUGHT IN THE

STUDENT’S INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT ON BEHALF OF, OR AS PART OF, A CLASS ACTION OR

REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. If this specific paragraph is found to be unenforceable, then the

entirety of these arbitration provisions shall be null and void and rendered of no further effect with

respect to the Dispute.

If the Dispute is not resolved pursuant to the School’s Dispute Resolution procedures as outlined in

the School’s catalog within 45 days from the date the Student submits a written complaint to the

STVT-AAI Education Inc. Corporate Office, then the Dispute shall be resolved by binding arbitration in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules and the Supplementary Procedures for

Consumer Related Disputes of the American Arbitration Association (AAA) then in effect, and

judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having

jurisdiction thereof.

1. The Federal Arbitration Act shall govern this arbitration agreement. The substantive law

which will govern the interpretation of a student’s Enrollment Agreement and related

documents and the resolution of any Dispute will be the law of the state where the School is

located.

2. Arbitration shall be the sole method of resolving all Disputes between the parties to this

agreement.

3. The arbitrator shall have the authority to decide all questions of arbitrability.

4. Arbitration will take place before a single neutral arbitrator, chosen according to the AAA

Commercial Rules, in the city in which the School attended by the Student is located.

5. The parties may take discovery through interrogatories, depositions and requests for

production that the arbitrator determines to be reasonable and necessary.

6. The arbitration shall be conducted in the English language.

7. The arbitrator shall have the authority to grant interim remedies pursuant to the AAA’s

Optional Rules for Emergency Measures of Protection then in effect. The arbitrator shall

have the authority to award monetary damages measured by the prevailing party’s actual

damages and may grant any non-monetary remedy or relief that the arbitrator deems just

and equitable and within the scope of this agreement between the parties. Judgment on the

award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction.

8. The arbitrator shall not have any authority to award punitive damages, treble damages,

consequential or indirect damages, or other damages not measured by the prevailing

party’s actual damages.

9. The arbitrator also shall not have any authority to alter any grade issued to a student.

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10. The parties shall bear their own costs and expenses. The parties also shall bear an equal

share of the fees and costs of the arbitration, which include but are not limited to the fees

and costs of the arbitrator, unless the parties agree otherwise. The Student is responsible

for all other additional costs that the Student incurs in the arbitration including, but not

limited to, attorney’s fees or expert witness costs unless otherwise required of the School

under applicable law.

11. Except as may be required by law, neither party nor an arbitrator may disclose the

existence, content, or results of any such arbitration without the prior written consent of

both parties.

12. If any clause within these arbitration provisions is found to be illegal or unenforceable, that

specific clause will be severed from these arbitration provisions, and the remainder of the

arbitration provisions will be given full force and effect.

13. If the Student does not wish to be bound by these arbitration provisions, the Student must

notify the School in writing within 30 days of the date that these arbitration provisions

become effective. The Student may opt out by mail to the campus mailing address. The

Student’s written notification to the School must include the Student’s name and address as

well as a clear statement that the Student does not wish to resolve disputes with the School

through arbitration.

Finally, the School cannot require the Student to participate in arbitration or any internal dispute resolution process offered by the School prior to filing a borrower defense to repayment

application with the U.S. Department of Education pursuant to 34 C.F.R. § 685.206(e); the School

cannot, in any way, require the Student to limit, relinquish, or waive his or her ability to pursue

filing a borrower defense claim, pursuant to § 685.206(e) at any time; and any arbitration required

by this pre-dispute arbitration agreement tolls the limitations period for filing a borrower defense

to repayment application pursuant to § 685.206(e)(6)(ii).

Non-Discrimination Policy and Americans with Disabilities Act This policy and procedure enables Ancora Education campuses to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which requires reasonable accommodations made for qualified students with disabilities and prohibits Ancora Education from excluding such students from, or denying them the benefits of, its programs or activities. It is the policy of Ancora Education to provide qualified students who have disabilities with reasonable accommodation based upon relevant law, the academic program’s educational standards, and sound ethical practice in disability services. Having provided sufficient evidence of a disability and need for accommodation, a student may make official requests for accommodation by submitting an official disability accommodations request form and supporting materials. Students should make accommodation requests as far in advance of the relevant course, entrance assessment, activity or program, to allow for appropriate consideration and planning. Because the reasonableness of any individual accommodation request can vary substantially depending upon a student's current course load, schedule, or course content, accommodation requests must be reviewed by the Director of Education each term of enrollment. When possible, students entering a program of study for the first time should submit information related to disability at least six weeks prior to enrollment so that reasonable accommodation can be arranged and delivered prior to the start of the term. Students attending on ground can obtain the

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form from the Director of Education; students attending online can obtain the form from their Student Services Advisor. The Director of Education will consider the information (documentation) provided by the student, consult with faculty and/or other campus officials as needed, and determine what constitutes reasonable accommodation(s) for the student’s disability. The Director of Education will identify a list of approved accommodations in accordance with the manifestations of the disability, a copy of which will be shared with the student. For academic accommodations, following review and approval at the start of each term of enrollment, the Director of Education will prepare individual letters for each instructor summarizing the approved accommodations relevant to his/her course. These letters will be delivered to the student and appropriate instructors through email. Faculty and other campus officials then are required to provide reasonable accommodation(s) in accordance with the Director of Education’s letter(s). If a faculty member or other campus official does not agree to an accommodation request, the student should seek the assistance of the Director of Education A student who disagrees in any way with a decision regarding a request for accommodation may seek review of a decision under this procedure by contacting the Executive Director. If the Executive Director feels that the disagreement can be resolved informally, the Executive Director will try to do so, working with the student and the Director of Education and any other necessary individuals (such as a faculty member, for example). If informal resolution is ineffective or impractical, the Executive Director will refer the matter to the Office of the Chief Academic Officer for investigation and review.

Vaccinations

Platt College does not require students provide proof of vaccinations as a condition of enrollment or graduation. However, externship or clinical sites, particularly hospitals and other medical facilities, may have additional vaccination requirements. These requirements may vary by externship or clinical site, but typically include the following:

Tuberculosis test (PPD) or chest X-ray with report administered no more than one year prior to initiation of training

Documentation of two rubeola, one rubella, and one mumps vaccinations or positive titers Documentation of two varicella vaccines or positive varicella serology titer. Evidence of Hepatitis B vaccination or declination as required by the OSHA

Bloodborne Pathogens standard. Tetanus (within the past 10 years) Flu Vaccination (if externing between October – March) Urine drug screening

Students are required to comply with any additional vaccination requirements of these sites and provide proof of vaccination to the school. If the student does not provide vaccination records for an externship or clinical site that requires proof, Platt College will work with the student to find another site where possible but this may lead to the inability to complete the externship element. The Education Department will review any additional criteria of an externship site.

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Consumer Information and Disclosures

The U.S. Department of Education requires schools to provide potential and current students with disclosures of specific information regarding graduation rates, retention rates, placement rates, median loan debit of Title IV Federal Student Aid and private loans, and possible employment outcomes for each academic program. Disclosures for each program offered can be found in the Consumer Information section of the Platt College website, which can be accessed at www.plattcolleges.edu/program-disclosures. STVT-AAI Education Inc. owned and operated campuses provide links to websites on all promotional materials provided to potential students.

Potential students, students, and employees may also find other campus security related policy information, including the Consumer Information and Annual Security Report that is published every October 1st, located in the Consumer Information section of the Platt College website at www.plattcolleges.edu/program-disclosures.

Campus Security

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal law that requires all colleges and universities to publish information about crime on and near the campus. The Clery Act requires that an Annual Security Report is published by October 1 each calendar year, a public crime log is maintained on campus, and the campus is responsible for using an emergency notification system to alert students of a serious threat. STVT-AAI Education Inc. and its campuses follow these guidelines and reports to the United States Department of Education annually. Students and Employees may find information on the Annual Security Report posted online at www.plattcolleges.edu/program-disclosures. If you have any questions regarding reporting obligations or want a printed copy of the report, please contact your Campus Executive Director. The annual report contains information regarding: Campus Security

Emergency Response Plan

Security & Access to Facilities

Crime Awareness and Prevention

Crime Statistics & Definitions

Disciplinary Referrals

Sex Offenders/Sex Offenses

Drug-Free Campus and Workplace Alcohol & Drug Policy

Description of Health Risks Associated with Alcohol and Drug Use

Federal and State Legal Sanctions

Local Counseling, Treatment and Rehabilitation Programs

Crime Statistics

Platt College enforces a strict policy for students and employees who violate the company’s policies related to drug use. Violators may be subject to penalties and/or disciplinary actions including up to termination from school or employment.

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Platt College’s sexual assault policy is to encourage students to be responsible for their personal safety. The campus has a list of staff members by name, title and contact number who are available to report criminal activity, public safety issues, emergencies and suspicious behavior. In the event of an emergency or eminent danger, everyone should immediately call 911. Campus security authority lists and blank incident reports are available from the campus Executive Director. If assistance is needed, it will be provided upon request. Students are encouraged to be responsible for their personal and community safety.

Emergency Notification System

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, Platt College provides an emergency alert system that delivers messages to your Platt College or personal email addresses as well as your cell phone. This system will keep the campus community informed regarding safety and security issues by immediately notifying students and staff about crimes committed on campus that may pose a serious and/or immediate threat.

Students are enrolled in the program at no additional expense. Students are encouraged contact information current so that these important alerts can reach you in a timely manner. Please contact the front desk at the campus to update your contact information. If you choose not to enroll in this service, contact the Campus Executive Director.

Local Law Enforcement Partnerships

Platt College maintains a close working relationship with local law enforcement agencies, including the metropolitan police. Platt College occasionally works with other agencies in the area including security employees and state and county police. Meetings are held with these agencies on an informal basis. Platt College occasionally works with these agencies when crime has occurred on or near the school. There is no written memorandum of understanding between the school and these law enforcement agencies.

Non-Harassment Policy

Platt College will not permit, tolerate or condone harassment against any individual for any reason, including, but not limited to, harassment based on race color, religion, national origin, sex, (including pregnancy), age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. Comments, conduct, or innuendoes that might be perceived by others as offensive or harassing are wholly inappropriate and are to be strictly avoided. This policy applies to students, company employees, customers, vendors and visitors to the premises. Platt College intends to provide a school environment that is pleasant, healthy, comfortable and free of intimidation, hostility or other offenses that might interfere with a student’s educational performance.

Employees and students must avoid offensive or inappropriate behavior in School or employment-related relationships and are responsible for ensuring that all student-employee and employment-related relationships remain professional and free from harassment at all times. Employees and students must avoid offensive or inappropriate behavior in school. Relationships will remain professional and free from harassment at all times, this includes employment related relationships and student-employee and employment related relationships.

Harassment can include, but is not limited to, the following actions: Inappropriate Communication – involves any language that is offensive, unnecessarily loud,

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or degrades or berates others, including, but not limited to, racial, religious, or sexual comments or jokes, sexual innuendoes, or threats of any kind, whether communicated verbally, in writing, or electronically.

Physical Abuse – includes, but is not limited to, touching, hitting, kicking, or threatening another person, including restraining by force or blocking the path of another.

Interference or Hostile Environment – includes any behavior or action that interferes with a student or employee’s ability to perform job duties and responsibilities, or participate in the education process, or which results in or creates a hostile or intimidating environment.

Sexual Harassment – include, but is not limited to, unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual acts or favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when:

o Submission to such conduct is made, either explicitly or implicitly, a term or condition of an individual’s employment or continuation of education;

o Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for employment or educational decisions affecting such individual; or

o Such conduct is severe and pervasive and has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with the individual’s work or school performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment.

Retaliation – includes any adverse action or threat of adverse action taken or made because a student or employee has exercised or attempted to exercise any rights under applicable laws or under policies of the company. Retaliation includes, but is not limited to, threats, or withholding or withdrawal of pay, promotions, training, grades or employment opportunities.

It is important that students and employees clearly understand the serious effects of harassment. Such behavior may result in personal liability, as well as liability to the School.

If an individual feels that he/she has been subjected to any type of degree of harassment, he/she must report the incident verbally or in writing to the Executive Director or Director of Education, immediate supervisor, department head, and any other member of management, the Chief Executive Officer or the Human Resources department. A complaint must include the specific nature of the incident and the date(s) and place(s) such alleged harassment took place, as well as the name(s) of any individual(s) known to be involved, but does not have to be in writing.

When the school’s management becomes aware that harassment might exist, it is obligated by law to take prompt and appropriate action, whether or not the victim wants the school to do so. Complaints of violations will be promptly and carefully investigated, including interviews with all relevant persons. Investigators will conduct an objective investigation with consideration given to each person’s desire for privacy; however, no student or employee is guaranteed complete confidentiality and/or anonymity during an investigation. Only individuals with a legitimate “need to know” will be given any information regarding the complaint(s). Employees and students who utilize this procedure are assured that they will be free from any reprisal or retaliation for reporting such violations or cooperating in an investigation. Any student found to have harassed a fellow student or school staff member would be subject to severe disciplinary action, including possible expulsion from school. In addition, any staff member found to have harassed a student or other staff member would be subject to sever disciplinary action including possible discharge from employment. The school will take action

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necessary to remedy the situation appropriately. However, if an investigation of a complaint shows that the complaint or information was knowingly false, the individual who provided the false information will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from the school or, if a staff member up to and including termination from employment.

Sexual Harassment / Title IX Compliance Policy

The school is committed to providing a school environment that ensures the equality, dignity, and respect of every student. In keeping with this commitment, the school strictly prohibits discriminatory practices, including sexual harassment, and will not deny or limit the ability of any student to participate in, or benefit from, any school program on the basis of sex. Sexual harassment, whether verbal, physical or environmental, is unacceptable and will not be tolerated, whether it occurs on school grounds or at outside school‐sponsored activities. This policy applies to all school employees and students. All employees have a duty to ensure that no student is subjected to sexual harassment and to help maintain a school environment free of such harassment.

Ancora Education's Title IX Coordinator is responsible for each school's overall compliance with Title IX, including response to reports of sexual misconduct affecting the campus community, as set forth in further detail in Ancora's Title IX Compliance Policy. Questions regarding the application of Title IX and the schools’ compliance with it should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator, whose contact information is available below. Students who wish to make a report of sexual misconduct affecting the campus community should follow the grievance procedure published in the catalog. For questions regarding Title IX procedures and how the school complies with Title IX please see the Ancora Education Consumer Information and Annual Security Report, which is located at:

https://plattcolleges.edu/program-disclosures/ Nora Castillo Ancora Education (682) 334-5620 [email protected]

Copyright and Academic Integrity

Students are expected to maintain the highest standards of academic conduct by always submitting their own original work for all assignments, research papers, tests, and projects. Students found to engage in plagiarism, cheating, or other forms of academic dishonesty will be subject to negative consequences up to, and including termination from School.

Plagiarism is the use of another’s words or ideas without proper citation, and includes copying large sections of text or images from print or electronic resources, or another student’s work. Students may avoid plagiarism by forming ideas in their own words, quoting only limited passages of borrowed text, and always acknowledging the origin of borrowed ideas or words with a correct citation.

Copyright is a form of protection provided by the laws of the United States (Title 17, US Code and 1976 Copyright Act) to authors of literacy, dramatic, musical, artistic, and other intellectual works, both published and unpublished. The principle of “Fair Use” allows the public to freely utilize portions of copyrighted material for purposes of commentary or criticism, including limited academic use.

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The penalty for copyright infringement (unauthorized distribution of copyrighted material) may include:

Dismissal from the program and school Penalties and fines for damages, court costs, and legal fees Incarceration

Complete information about copyright may be obtained from the U.S. Copyright Office, or online at www.copyright.gov.

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Platt College is committed to the privacy and security of our students. Platt College’s Student Records Policy complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) which establishes students’ rights and institutions’ responsibilities regarding the privacy of education records. It provides guidelines for maintaining the confidentiality of education records and monitoring the release of information from those records.

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) afford current or former students certain rights with the respect to their educational records. Students have the right to:

1. Inspect and review their individual School records within 45 days of the written request. Students should contact the registrar’s office to determine the location of appropriate records and the procedure for reviewing such records.

A student should submit a written request that identifies the record(s) the student wishes to inspect. Request for finance records go to the Financial Aid Office, and requests for other records to the Registrar’s Office. A Platt College official will arrange access and notify the student of the time and place where the records may be inspected.

2. The student has the right to seek an amendment of records that are believed to be inaccurate,

misleading, or otherwise in violation of the privacy rights. Students requesting an amendment of records should submit a written, dated request to the Registrar’s office and clearly identify the part of the record to be changed, and specify why it is inaccurate, misleading or a violation of privacy.

If Platt College decides not to amend the record as requested, Platt College will notify the student in writing of the decision and the student’s right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the student when notified of the right to a hearing.

3. The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the

student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without prior consent from the parents or eligible student as applicable Students must provide a signed, dated and written request allowing Platt College to disclose the information. Students must state the records that may be disclosed, state the purpose of the disclosure, and identify the party to whom the disclosure may be made. NOTE: FERPA does authorize Platt College to disclose student personal identifiable information without consent to other School officials, any contractor or consultant contracting with Platt College, representatives of the Secretary, the state, an organization conducting studies, accrediting agencies, a federal grand jury subpoena, etc.

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academic, or support staff position; a person or company with whom the School had contracted (such as an auditor, attorney or collection agency); a person serving on the Board of Directors, a student serving on an official committee (such as grievance or disciplinary committee) or assisting another school official in performing his/her tasks. A School official has a legitimate educational interest, if he/she must review the education record in order to fulfill his/her official responsibilities.

4. Upon request from the student or institution, Platt College may disclose education records

without the student’s consent to officials of another school that the student seeks or intends to enroll.

5. File a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by Platt

College to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the office that administers FERPA is:

Family Policy Compliance Office (FERPA) U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 40202-4605

6. Notify Platt College’s Education Office in writing if the student wishes to withhold his or her

information from the “Directory” information. The School may release information without the student’s consent where the information is classified as “Directory Information.” The following categories of information have been designated by Platt College as directory information:

o Demographic Information Name Address Telephone Listing E-mail address Photographs Major Field of Study

o Academic Information Dates of Attendance Current classification and/or year in school Credit load Total number of credits completed

Major and minor fields of study Awards and honors Degree(s) conferred (including dates) Commencement program Honors program

Students who do not want such information released without their consent should notify the Education Office.

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Career Services

Platt College places an emphasis on graduate employment assistance; we consider this to be one of the most important services we can offer our students. The Career Services department helps connect graduates to the workforce by providing specific services that relate to preparing for and identifying employment opportunities.

This office provides the following services:

Assistance in preparation of resumes and cover letters

Job coaching services to improve or enhance interviewing (and other) job seeking skills

Advice and information on job availability in specific areas of training Continuous, individualized employment assistance

Platt College develops contacts with employers and generally has requests from employers for graduates. To do this, Platt College maintains a contact file of potential employers that is constantly updated. Employers are also invited to come to the Platt College campus for job interview sessions.

Platt College is very proud of the success of our graduates; however, Platt College does not, and will not guarantee employment. Students are also informed that they should be ready to relocate upon graduation, as this may increase their employment opportunities. Electronic Communication Because it is both less expensive and less impactful on the environment, Platt College will use electronic communication, to the fullest extent possible under applicable law, instead of paper communication. This includes utilizing electronic communication to communicate with and provide information to our students about any aspect of their enrollment or attendance, as well as important scheduling or campus safety announcements, changes to the school’s Catalog or other policies and procedures that will be communicated upon approval from OBPVS as required, and transactions relating to federal student aid or other tuition assistance which the student may be receiving. Electronic communication may be sent via the following means:

E-mail directly sent to the student Electronic notice to the student relaying that important information is available on

the Platt College website and/or the student portal. Phone calls and text messages, which may be automated or pre-recorded, sent to any

phone number or device address that the student has provided.

To facilitate electronic communication, Platt College will issue each student a personal e-mail account. Once the email address has been issued, the student agrees to monitor this account regularly, as Platt College will treat this account as the primary means by which to communicate electronically with the student. Upon request, Platt College will provide students with a paper copy of any electronic communication that has been sent from the school.

Advising

Platt College has an open-door policy and encourages students to discuss any questions or suggestions with whomever they may wish at any time. However, Platt College encourages students

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to follow the traditional “chain- of-command” policy practiced by most employers. This chain begins with the student’s instructor (equivalent to immediate supervisor in the workplace) and continues through the Director of Education to the Executive Director.

Housing

Platt College does not provide formal assistance but will provide contact with various apartment locator services in the general vicinity of the campus.

Transportation

Platt College facilities are conveniently located near public transportation and major freeways. If a student has transportation problems, support is available to attempt to arrange a car pool since students commute from many parts of the city.

Health and Safety

Platt College will attempt to provide safe facilities and a workplace free from recognized hazards. Each program has specific guidelines that will be explained by the individual instructors. Students are expected to use common sense at all times to prevent injury to themselves and others. Platt College maintains first aid kits for emergencies. All accidents and injuries must be reported to a manager or supervisor immediately. General safety rules that should be observed at all times include:

Operating mechanical and electrical equipment only according to prescribed procedures Wearing safety glasses and other personal protective equipment whenever and

wherever training activities call for them.

Platt College will strive to provide appropriate information, ongoing training and supervision to create a safe and healthy environment.

Health Services Platt College is focused on the academic success and personal well-being of our students. An important but often overlooked element of that educational journey is mental health. Platt College partners with META, a tele-therapy company powering a mobile application designed to help college students connect to mental wellness providers. Students are able to download the META app, which includes a network of in-state licensed mental health professionals such as counselors, therapists, psychologists, and psychiatrists. Students download the app, choose a provider, and receive counseling through the privacy and convenience of their smart phones via chat, video or voice calls. www.meta.app

Student Insurance

Certain risks are inherent in any work involving regular contact with mechanical and electrical equipment. While stringent precautions are taken to ensure safety, minor accidents can occur. Platt College does not assume financial responsibility for injuries due to student negligence. All students should have their own personal medical insurance or be covered by their families’ medical

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insurance while attending School. While health insurance is not provided by Platt College, referrals for local healthcare services can be provided to students upon request by the Director of Education.

Contract Training

Platt College is available for specialized short-term training courses on a contract basis to various businesses and agency-sponsored groups. These courses are offered on a customized basis and are in addition to the regular programs listed in the school catalog. Training in contract courses cannot be applied toward either credit hours or grade point averages in any accredited Platt College program. Students enrolled in contract training are not eligible for financial aid through Platt College. Although graduates of contract training courses will receive a certificate documenting completion, they do not receive a transcript or diploma from Platt College. Contract training is separate, apart from accredited Platt College programs, and does not qualify for student services or career placement assistance.

Grievance Resolution

Platt College’s stated objective is the preparation of its graduates for a career in their chosen field of training. If a student has a grievance, the following procedure must be followed. It is Platt College’s desire that a grievance be settled at the lowest possible level, and resolved as rapidly as possible.

1. A student will attempt to resolve a grievance with the person involved. 2. If a student is unable to resolve the grievance with the person involved, it should be

submitted in writing to that person’s supervisor. 3. If the grievance is still unresolved after two days, the student should submit a written

summary to the Executive Director. A meeting will be set up to include the student, person involved, and the Director. Every effort will be made to resolve the grievance at this point.

4. If the student notifies the Executive Director in writing that the student does not consider the grievance to be resolved, a written summary by the Executive Director, along with all other materials, will be forwarded to:

Ombudsman Department STVT-AAI Education Inc. 8701 Bedford Euless Rd., Suite 400 Hurst, Texas 76053 [email protected]

A written decision on the grievance report will be sent to the student and the School Director within five working days after receipt of the signed grievance.

Grievances may also be directed to the Oklahoma Board of Private Vocational Schools 3700 N. Classen Blvd, Suite 250, Oklahoma City, OK 73118-2864. http://obpvs.ok.gov/ 405-582-3370.

Schools accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges must have a procedure and operational plan for handling student complaints. If a student does not feel that the school has adequately addressed a complaint or concern, the student may consider contacting the Accrediting Commission. All complaints reviewed by the Commission must be in written form and shall grant permission for the Commission to forward a copy of the complaint to the school for a response. This can be accomplished by filing the ACCSC Complaint Form. The complainant(s) will be kept informed as to the status of the complaint as well as the final resolution by the commission.



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Please direct all inquiries to:

For All Platt College Campuses: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 302 Arlington, Virginia 22201 Phone: 703-247-4212 www.accsc.org

A copy of the accrediting agencies complaint form is available at Platt College and may be obtained by contacting the Executive Director or online at www.accsc.org.

Students may also contact the U. S. Department of Education Ombudsman Group; this office will receive, review and attempt to resolve disputes from students regarding Federal Student Aid complaints. The Ombudsman Group may be reached at:

U.S. Department of Education FSA Ombudsman Group

830 First Street N.E., Fourth Floor

Washington, DC 20202-5144

Phone: 877-557-2575 Fax: 202-275-0549

http://studentaid.ed.gov/repay-loans/disputes/prepare

Platt College – Tulsa is an NC-SARA approved institution. Student complaints and grievances related to online programs may also be filed with:

Kyle Foster - Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education 655 Research Parkway, Suite 200; P.O. Box 108850 Oklahoma City, OK 73101-8850 405.225.9142 [email protected] State Website http://www.okhighered.org/admin-fac/sara/

A student has the right to file a complaint in his or her home state regardless of whether the school is licensed to operate in that state. The list on the following pages includes contact information for the state agencies that will receive and review student complaints. Because websites are frequently edited, if a link does not work, the student should use the other contact information listed to contact the agency. The student grievance policy published in this catalog is the most effective way for a student to communicate concerns to the Platt College administration.

ALABAMA Alabama Commission on Higher Education P.O. Box 302000 Montgomery, AL 36130-2000 https://www.accs.cc/index.cfm/school-licensure/complaints/

Alabama Community College System Private School Licensure P.O. Box 302130 Montgomery, AL 36130

http://www.accsc.org/

http://www.accsc.org/

http://studentaid.ed.gov/repay-loans/disputes/prepare


http://www.okhighered.org/admin-fac/sara/

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ALASKA Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education P. O. Box 110505 Juneau, AK 99811-0505 [email protected]

Alaska Office of Attorney General - Consumer Protection Unit 1031 West Fourth Avenue, Suite 200 Anchorage, AK http://www.law.state.ak.us/pdf/consumer/FORM_complaint.pdf

ARIZONA Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education 1740 West Adams St., Suite 3008 Phoenix, AZ 85007 www.azppse.gov

ARKANSAS Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board Arkansas Department of Higher Education 114 East Capitol Ave Little Rock, AR 72201 [email protected]

Arkansas State Board of Private Career Education 501 Woodlane, Suite 312S Little Rock, AR 72201 [email protected] http://www.sbpce.arkansas.gov/complaint-process

COLORADO Colorado Department of Higher Education 1560 Broadway, Suite 1600 Denver, CO 80202 http://highered.colorado.gov/Academics/Complaints/default.html

CONNECTICUT Connecticut Department of Higher Education 61 Woodland Street Hartford, CT 06105-2326 [email protected]

Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection 165 Capitol Avenue, Room 110 Hartford, CT 06106 [email protected] http://www.ct.gov/dcp/cwp/view.asp?a=4302&q=506512

Consumer Complaint Hotline: (800) 842-2649


http://www.law.state.ak.us/pdf/consumer/FORM_complaint.pdf

http://www.azppse.gov/



http://www.sbpce.arkansas.gov/complaint-process

http://highered.colorado.gov/Academics/Complaints/default.html



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DELAWARE Delaware Higher Education Office Carvel State Office Building, 5th Floor 820 North French Street, Wilmington, DE 19801-3509 [email protected]

Delaware Attorney General Consumer Protection 820 North French Street, 5th floor Wilmington, DE 19801 [email protected]

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education

Education Licensure Commission 810 First Street, NE, 9th Floor Washington, DC 20002

FLORIDA Florida Commission on Independent Education 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414 Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400 [email protected] http://www.fldoe.org/policy/cie/file-a-complaint.stml

GEORGIA Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission 2082 East Exchange Place #220, Tucker, GA 30084-5305 www.gnpec.org

HAWAII Hawaii State Board of Education P.O. Box 2360, Honolulu, HI 96804 [email protected] http://hawaii.gov/dcca/ocp/consumer_complaint

IDAHO Idaho State Board of Education Attn: State Coordinator for Private Colleges and Proprietary Schools 650 West State Street, Room 307 P.O. Box 83720 Boise, ID 83720-0037

ILLINOIS Illinois Board of Higher Education 431 East Adams, 2nd Floor Springfield, IL 62701-1404 Complaint Hotline: (217) 557-7359

[email protected]




http://www.fldoe.org/policy/cie/file-a-complaint.stml

http://www.gnpec.org/


http://hawaii.gov/dcca/ocp/consumer_complaint


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Illinois State Board of Education 100 North 1st Street Springfield, IL 62777 http://webprod1.isbe.net/contactisbe/

Illinois Attorney General Consumer Fraud Bureau 500 South Second Street Springfield, IL 62706 http://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/consumers/conscomp.pdf Consumer Fraud Hotline: (800) 243-0618 INDIANA Indiana Commission on Proprietary Education Attn: Director of Regulatory Compliance 302 West Washington Street, Room E20 Indianapolis, IN 46204 http://www.in.gov/bpe/2329.htm

IOWA Iowa Student Aid Commission 603 East 12th Street, 5th Floor Des Moines, IA 50319 [email protected]

KANSAS Kansas Board of Regents 1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 520 Topeka, KS 66612-1368 http://www.kansasregents.org/academic_affairs/private_out_of_state/complaint_process

KENTUCKY Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education 1024 Capital Center Drive #320 Frankfort, KY 40601-7512

Kentucky Commission of Proprietary Education Capital Plaza Tower, Room 302 500 Mero Street Frankfort, Kentucky 40601 http://kcpe.ky.gov/forms/FormtoFileaComplaint.pdf

Office of the Attorney General Capitol Suite 118700, Capitol Avenue Frankfort, KY 40601-3449 [email protected] http://ag.ky.gov/family/consumerprotection/Pages/default.aspx

http://webprod1.isbe.net/contactisbe/

http://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/consumers/conscomp.pdf

http://www.in.gov/bpe/2329.htm


http://www.kansasregents.org/academic_affairs/private_out_of_state/complaint_process

http://kcpe.ky.gov/forms/FormtoFileaComplaint.pdf


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LOUISIANA Louisiana Board of Regents P.O. Box 3677 Baton Rouge, LA 70821-3677 http://regents.louisiana.gov/page/StudentComplaints

MAINE

Maine Department of Education Complaint Investigator

23 State House Station

Augusta, ME 04333-0023

[email protected]

Maine Attorney General – Consumer Protection Division

6 State House Station

Augusta, ME 04333 http://www.maine.gov/ag/consumer/complaints/complaint_form.shtml

MARYLAND

Maryland Higher Education Commission Annapolis, MD 21401-3013 http://mhec.maryland.gov/institutions_training/Pages/career/pcs/complaint.aspx

Maryland Attorney General Consumer Protection Division 200 St. Paul Place Baltimore, MD 21202 https://web.oag.state.md.us/editor/customer/onlineformhelpers/formviewer.aspx?filename=MUGeneral.htm Consumer Protection Hotline: (410) 528-8662

MASSACHUSETTS Massachusetts Board of Higher Education One Ashburton Place, Room 1401 Boston, MA 02108 http://www.mass.edu/forstufam/complaints/complaints.asp

MICHIGAN Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth Office of Postsecondary Services - Proprietary School Unit Staff 201 North Washington Square Lansing, MI 48913 http://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-35299_61343_35395_35396-139958--,00.html

MINNESOTA

Minnesota Office of Higher Education

1450 Energy Park Drive, Suite 350

St. Paul, MN 55108-5227 http://www.ohe.state.mn.us/mPg.cfm?pageID=1078

http://regents.louisiana.gov/page/StudentComplaints


http://www.maine.gov/ag/consumer/complaints/complaint_form.shtml

http://mhec.maryland.gov/institutions_training/Pages/career/pcs/complaint.aspx

http://mhec.maryland.gov/institutions_training/Pages/career/pcs/complaint.aspx

https://web.oag.state.md.us/editor/customer/onlineformhelpers/formviewer.aspx?filename=MUGeneral.htm

https://web.oag.state.md.us/editor/customer/onlineformhelpers/formviewer.aspx?filename=MUGeneral.htm

http://www.mass.edu/forstufam/complaints/complaints.asp

http://www.michigan.gov/lara/0%2C4601%2C7-154-35299_61343_35395_35396-139958--%2C00.html

http://www.ohe.state.mn.us/mPg.cfm?pageID=1078

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Minnesota Attorney General's Office 1400 Bremer Tower, 445 Minnesota Street St. Paul, MN 55101 http://www.ag.state.mn.us/Office/Complaint.asp

MISSISSIPPI Mississippi Commission of Proprietary Schools and College Registration 3825 Ridgewood Road Jackson, MS 39211-6453 http://www.mccb.edu/program/psDefault.aspx

Consumer Protection Division Office of the Attorney General State of Mississippi P.O. Box 22947 Jackson, MS 39225-2947 http://www.ago.state.ms.us/index.php/contact http://www.ago.state.ms.us/forms/consumer-protection-complaint-form/

Mississippi Commission on College Accreditation 3825 Ridgewood Road Jackson, MS 39211-6453

MISSOURI Missouri Department of Higher Education 205 Jefferson Street P.O. Box 1469 Jefferson City, MO 65102-1469 [email protected]

MONTANA

Montana Board of Regents - Office of Commissioner of Higher Education

Montana University System

2500 Broadway Street

P.O. Box 203201

Helena, MT 59620-3201

NEBRASKA Nebraska Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education P.O. Box 95005 Lincoln, NE 68509-5005

Nebraska Attorney General -Consumer Protection Division 2115 State Capitol Lincoln, NE 68509 Consumer Protection Hotline: (800) 727-6432

NEVADA Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education 3663 East Sunset Road, Suite 202 Las Vegas, NV 89120 http://sheeo.org/sheeo_surveys/user/54

http://www.ag.state.mn.us/Office/Complaint.asp

http://www.mccb.edu/program/psDefault.aspx

http://www.ago.state.ms.us/index.php/contact

http://www.ago.state.ms.us/forms/consumer-protection-complaint-form/


http://sheeo.org/sheeo_surveys/user/54

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NEW HAMPSHIRE

New Hampshire Postsecondary Education Commission 3 Barrell Court #300 Concord, NH 03301-8531 http://www.nh.gov/postsecondary/complaints

NEW JERSEY New Jersey Commission on Higher Education P.O. Box 542 Trenton, NJ 08625 [email protected]

New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development 1 John Fitch Plaza P.O. Box 110 Trenton, NJ 08625-0110 [email protected] http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/forms_pdfs/edtrain/Conflict%20Resolution%20Questionnaire.pdf

New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs 124 Halsey Street Newark, NJ 07102 http://www.nj.gov/oag/ca/complaint/ocp.pdf

NEW MEXICO New Mexico Higher Education Department 2048 Galisteo Santa Fe, NM 87505 http://www.hed.state.nm.us/institutions/complaints.aspx

NEW YORK New York Office of College and University Evaluation New York State Education Department 5 North Mezzanine Albany, NY 12234 [email protected] http://www.highered.nysed.gov/ocue/spr/COMPLAINTFORMINFO.html

New York Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision New York State Education Department 99 Washington Avenue, Room 1613 OCP Albany, NY 12234

New York State Division of Consumer Protection Consumer Assistance Unit 5 Empire State Plaza, Suite 2101 Albany, NY 12223-1556 https://www.dos.ny.gov/consumerprotection/form/complaintform.asp

http://www.nh.gov/postsecondary/complaints



http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/forms_pdfs/edtrain/Conflict%20Resolution%20Questionnaire.pdf

http://www.nj.gov/oag/ca/complaint/ocp.pdf

http://www.hed.state.nm.us/institutions/complaints.aspx


http://www.highered.nysed.gov/ocue/spr/COMPLAINTFORMINFO.html

https://www.dos.ny.gov/consumerprotection/form/complaintform.asp

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NORTH CAROLINA North Carolina Community College System - Office of Proprietary Schools 5001 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-5001 http://www.nccommunitycolleges.edu/complaint-procedures-and-forms

North Carolina Consumer Protection - Attorney General's Office 9001 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-9001 http://www.ncdoj.gov/getdoc/59be4357-41f3-4377-b10f-3e8bd532da5f/Complaint- Form.aspx

North Carolina Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy P.O. Box 2539 Raleigh, NC 27602 (919) 546-0050

NORTH DAKOTA North Dakota Department of Career and Technical Education State Capitol - 15th Floor 600 East Boulevard Avenue, Dept. 270 Bismarck, ND 58505-0610 [email protected]

North Dakota Consumer Protection Division Office of Attorney General Gateway Professional Center 1050 East Interstate Avenue, Suite 200 Bismarck, ND 58503-5574 https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/consumer-resources/consumer-complaints

OHIO Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools 30 East Broad Street, Suite 2481 Columbus, Ohio 43215 http://scr.ohio.gov/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=%2bwaKHWPRAH8%3d&tabid=68

Ohio Attorney General - Consumer Protection Section 30 East Broad Street, 14th Floor Columbus, OH 43215-3400 1-800-282-0515 http://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Individuals-and-Families/Consumers/File-a-Complaint

OKLAHOMA

Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education

655 Research Parkway, Suite 200

Oklahoma City, OK 73104

http://www.nccommunitycolleges.edu/complaint-procedures-and-forms

http://www.nccommunitycolleges.edu/complaint-procedures-and-forms

http://www.ncdoj.gov/getdoc/59be4357-41f3-4377-b10f-3e8bd532da5f/Complaint-%20Form.aspx


https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/consumer-resources/consumer-complaints

http://scr.ohio.gov/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=%2bwaKHWPRAH8%3d&tabid=68

http://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Individuals-and-Families/Consumers/File-a-Complaint

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Oklahoma Board of Private Vocational Schools 3700 N Classen Boulevard, Suite 250 Oklahoma City, OK 73118-2864 Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General – Consumer Protection Unit Attn: Investigative Analyst 313 NE 21st Street Oklahoma City, OK 73105 http://www.oag.state.ok.us/oagweb.nsf/ccomp.html

OREGON

Oregon Office of Degree Authorization

1500 Valley River Drive, Suite 100

Eugene, OR 97401

Oregon Department of Education Private Career Schools Office

255 Capitol Street NE

Salem, OR 97310-0203 http://www.oregon.gov/ode/students-and-family/equity/civilrights/Pages/FilingComplaint.aspx Oregon Attorney General Financial Fraud / Consumer Protection Section 1162 Court Street NE Salem, OR 97301-4096 https://justice.oregon.gov/forms/consumer_complaint.asp

PENNSYLVANIA

Pennsylvania Department of Education 333 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333 http://www.education.pa.gov/Documents/Postsecondary-Adult/CollegeCareer/Pages/Students-Complaints.aspx

Office of Attorney General - Bureau of Consumer Protection 14th Floor, Strawberry Square Harrisburg, PA 17120 (717) 787-3391 https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/Complaints/Consumer_Complaint_Form/

PUERTO RICO Puerto Rico Council on Higher Education P.O. Box 1900 San Juan, PR 00910-1900

Puerto Rico Department of Justice G.P.O. Box 9020192 San Juan, PR 00902-0192

http://www.oag.state.ok.us/oagweb.nsf/ccomp.html

http://www.oregon.gov/ode/students-and-family/equity/civilrights/Pages/FilingComplaint.aspx

https://justice.oregon.gov/forms/consumer_complaint.asp

https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/Complaints/Consumer_Complaint_Form/

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RHODE ISLAND Rhode Island Board of Governors for Higher Education Shepard Building 80 Washington Street Providence, RI 02903 Rhode Island Department of Attorney General Consumer Protection Unit 150 South Main Street Providence, RI 02903 https://riag.wufoo.com/forms/q1851amb1bdd4d5

SOUTH CAROLINA South Carolina Commission on Higher Education 1122 Lady Street, Suite 300 Columbia, SC 29201 http://www.che.sc.gov/Portals/0/CHE_Docs/academicaffairs/license/complaint_procedures_and_form.pdf

SOUTH DAKOTA

South Dakota Board of Regents

306 E Capitol Avenue, Suite 200 Pierre, SD 57501-2545 South Dakota Office of Attorney General Division of Consumer Protection 1302 East Highway 14, Suite 3 Pierre, SD 57501-8053 http://atg.sd.gov/complaintform.aspx

TENNESSEE

Tennessee Higher Education Commission

404 James Robertson Parkway, Suite 1900 Nashville, TN 37243 http://tn.gov/assets/entities/thec/attachments/Complaint_Form_%28Rev._12.16%29_1-26-17.pdf

TEXAS

Texas Workforce Commission Career Schools and Colleges 101 East 15th Street Room 226T Austin, TX 78778-0001 http://www.twc.state.tx.us/partners/career-schools-colleges-forms-publications#complaints

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board 1200 East Anderson Lane Austin, TX 78752

http://www.che.sc.gov/Portals/0/CHE_Docs/academicaffairs/license/complaint_procedures_and_form.pdf

http://www.che.sc.gov/Portals/0/CHE_Docs/academicaffairs/license/complaint_procedures_and_form.pdf

http://atg.sd.gov/complaintform.aspx

http://tn.gov/assets/entities/thec/attachments/Complaint_Form_%28Rev._12.16%29_1-26-17.pdf

http://tn.gov/assets/entities/thec/attachments/Complaint_Form_%28Rev._12.16%29_1-26-17.pdf

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Office of the Attorney General Consumer Protection Division P.O. Box 12548 Austin, TX 78711-2548 https://www.oag.state.tx.us/consumer/complaintform.pdf

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Education Office of the Commissioner 1834 Kongens Gade St. Thomas, V.I. 00802

UTAH Utah Division of Consumer Protection 160 East 300 South Salt Lake City, UT 84111 [email protected] http://consumerprotection.utah.gov/complaints/index.html

VERMONT Vermont Department of Education State Board of Education 120 State Street Montpelier, VT 05620-2501

Vermont Attorney General's Office 109 State Street Montpelier, VT 05609-1001

VIRGINIA State Council of Higher Education for Virginia 101 North 14th St. James Monroe Building Richmond, VA 23219 [email protected] http://www.schev.edu/index/students-and-parents/resources/student-complaints

WASHINGTON Washington Student Achievement Council 917 Lakeridge Way SW Olympia, WA 98504-3430 [email protected] http://www.wsac.wa.gov/protecting-education-consumers

Washington Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board 128 10th Avenue SW P.O. Box 43105 Olympia, WA 98504-3105 [email protected] http://www.wtb.wa.gov/PCS_Complaints.asp

https://www.oag.state.tx.us/consumer/complaintform.pdf


http://consumerprotection.utah.gov/complaints/index.html


http://www.schev.edu/index/students-and-parents/resources/student-complaints


http://www.wsac.wa.gov/protecting-education-consumers


http://www.wtb.wa.gov/PCS_Complaints.asp

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Washington State Office of the Attorney General 1125 Washington Street SE P.O. Box 40100 Olympia, WA 98504-0100 http://www.atg.wa.gov/file-complaint

WEST VIRGINIA West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission 1018 Kanawha Boulevard E., Suite 700 Charleston, WV 25301-2800

Community and Technical College System of West Virginia 1018 Kanawha Boulevard E., Suite 700 Charleston, WV 25301

West Virginia Office of the Attorney General Consumer Protection Division P.O. Box 1789 Charleston, WV 25326-1789 http://www.wvago.gov/pdf/general- consumer-complaint-form.pdf

WISCONSIN

Wisconsin Educational Approval Board 30 West Mifflin Street, 9th Floor P.O. Box 8696 Madison, WI 53708 [email protected] http://eab.state.wi.us/resources/complaint.asp

WYOMING Wyoming Department of Education 2300 Capitol Avenue Hathaway Building, 2nd Floor Cheyenne, WY 82002-0050

Attorney General's Office 123 Capitol Building 200 West 24th Street Cheyenne, WY 82001 Student Conduct

Students are expected to conduct themselves in a courteous and professional manner and adhere to the school policies.

Generally, a student may be asked to leave a classroom if, in the opinion of the instructor, the student’s dress, manner, appearance or behavior distracts or interferes with the educational process. Violation of school policies may result in disciplinary action up to and including dismissal from school. A student’s ability to reenter school is at the discretion of the Executive Director. Specific examples of acceptable behavior are below:

1. Students will display respect for fellow students, faculty, and school staff members.

http://www.atg.wa.gov/file-complaint

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http://eab.state.wi.us/resources/complaint.asp

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2. Students will not interfere with the learning progress of any other student(s). 3. Students will put forth a reasonable effort to learn and to conclude their training within

the scheduled training period. 4. Students will attend all scheduled classes and have valid reasons for any time missed. 5. Students will not bring unfavorable criticism or disrepute upon the school or fellow

students. 6. Students will adhere to the dress code at all times. 7. Students will refrain from abusive, vulgar, or profane language on school premises. 8. Student will not engage in cheating in any form. 9. Students will not bring alcohol, illegal drugs, or weapons of any kind onto school

premises, or be under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs while on school premises.

10. Students will not engage in gambling, fighting, soliciting, or distribution of literature of any kind on the school premises.

11. Student will not remove any supplies, textbooks, equipment or other school property from the premises without prior written permission from the Executive Director. Students will not misuse, vandalize, or otherwise damage any school property.

12. Students will not eat or use tobacco products in classrooms, labs, or other non-designated areas.

13. Students will leave their classrooms and lab areas clean at the end of the class period. Students will not bring visitors to the school without prior permission from the Executive Director.

14. Students will make all tuition payments as scheduled. 15. Platt College is not responsible for, and will be held harmless for, damage to or loss

of personal property, including clothing, jewelry, and other items that may be damaged by equipment, chemicals, etc. Property loss should be reported immediately to a school staff member, and the School will make every effort to assist the student to recover lost property. Found items should be given to a school staff member so the owner can be contacted.

16. Platt College assumes no responsibility for missing tools, tool kits, toolboxes, book bags or computer belonging to students. The basic tools specified by the school are the only tools required for training. Students should not bring any other tools, tool kits or other equipment to the school. It is recommended that the student check with their insurance company to be sure their tool kits and other equipment are covered since the school carries no insurance to cover any personal items belonging to students.

17. The use of cell phones in the classroom is prohibited unless permission is granted by the instructor for use for a related classroom activity or assignment.

Computer Use and File Sharing

Platt College computer systems and networks are provided for student use as a part of Platt College academic programs. Students are not permitted to use their personal devices on the STVT-AAI computer network. This poses a security risk to the Platt College infrastructure and is prohibited. All students have a responsibility to use Platt College computer systems and networks in an ethical and lawful manner. Students found to have misused Platt College computer systems and networks may receive disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. Platt College will not tolerate any abuse of computer systems and networks. This is not an all-inclusive list. In the case of a dismissal, the student will be subject to the refund policy as outlined in the School catalog.

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Examples of behaviors considered to be in violation of Platt College’s policy on student computer systems and network include:

Sending obscene, harassing, intimidating and/or threatening messages through email or other means. Viewing or downloading, displaying, printing or otherwise disseminating material that is sexually explicit, profane, obscene, harassing, fraudulent, racially offensive, defamatory or otherwise unlawful.

Downloading any software programs, files or other items including but not limited to internet accelerator programs, search engines, upgrades, enhancements, fonts, graphic images, photos or other items unless authorized to do so by the Director of Education or Executive Director. Transferring personal software to Platt College computers is prohibited.

Soliciting business, selling products, or otherwise engaging in commercial activities or personal advertisements. Using Platt College computer and/or network to perpetrate fraud, misrepresentation or illegal activity.

Providing others with access to one’s personal computer accounts or attempting to gain access to the computer accounts, files or system to which authorized access has not been granted.

Attempting to circumvent or compromise Platt College computer security or the security of any remote system accessed through Platt College equipment or networks.

Creating or releasing computer viruses or engaging in other destructive or potentially destructive programming activities.

Modifying, altering, or tampering with systems hardware or software unless explicitly authorized to do so by the Executive Director.

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Definitions

Payment Period - a defined time frame that measures a student’s progress in their selected program of study allowing for the administration of Title IV funding. Payment periods will vary depending on a students selected program of study (i.e. term vs clock hour)

Grading Period - the period of time for which students receive final grades, this can be a module, term, or payment period, varies by program.

Term-based Programs - comprised of 10/12 week courses in a term, varying by program Modular-based Programs - comprised of four, six, nine, or twelve-week courses within a

grading period, varying by program Class Size

Platt College will maintain a proper ratio between teachers and students to allow adequate attention to each individual in both theory class and the laboratory. The student-teacher ratio will generally not exceed 30:1 in theory classes and 20:1 in laboratory classes.

Massage Therapy program: The maximum student-teacher ratios for classroom and lab is 36:1, and 3 students per table, 12 tables per teacher for lab.

Definition of Clock Hour/Credit Hour

A clock hour is defined as fifty minutes of instruction within a sixty-minute period.

Platt College clock-to-credit hour conversion rate meets the requirements of our accrediting body, the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). For ACCSC accredited campuses, a minimum of one-quarter credit hour is awarded for each 15 clock hours of lecture, 20 clock hours of laboratory, or 30 clock hours of externship. Classroom lecture involves the presentation of theory; laboratory work involves the application of theory through the use of training aids; and externship, clinical practice, or practicum involves the application of knowledge and skills in a program-related facility. A clock hour is defined as a minimum of 50 minutes of instruction within a one-hour period except where noted in specific program requirements.

The credit hours awarded for Federal Title IV financial aid purposes will be determined in accordance with U.S. Department of Education regulations. For programs subject to clock to credit conversion, students are assigned either homework or clinical assignments based on the requirements for each program. For these programs, one- quarter credit hour is awarded for each 20 clock hours of instruction. This is compliant with the U.S. Department of Education exception to the general requirement that one quarter credit hour is awarded for each 25 clock hours of instruction. In accordance with U.S. Department of Education regulations, for programs that lead or are fully transferable to a degree, the clock to credit conversion is not required for these programs.

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Schedule Changes and Drop/Add Period For a student beginning their program version, or re-entering into their program version for their re-entry term, the equivalent of the first fourteen calendar days are designated as the “drop/add” period. For continuing students, the equivalent of the first seven calendar days of each term are designated as the “drop/add period” for schedule changes involving individual courses for students who start at the beginning of the term. By the end of the drop/add period, each student’s schedule must be in place for the remainder of the term. Individual courses dropped during drop/add will not appear on a student’s transcript and no tuition will be charged for those courses.

Attendance Policy The student is responsible for initiating any request to make up work missed because of class absence (see Make-Up Policy). Makeup of missed classes does not remove an absence from a student’s record. If a student is absent from all classes for 14 or more consecutive calendar days, the student may be withdrawn from school. Disclosure: For the Practical Nursing program at Platt College in Tulsa, OK, a student will be provided 10 consecutive calendar days for absences. If the student is absent for 10 consecutive calendar days, the student may be withdrawn from school. A student enrolled in the Practical Nursing program at Platt College in Tulsa, OK must meet 85% attendance across their program lifecycle or will be dismissed from their program of study. Clock hour programs: Programs that are considered clock hour programs for Title IV purposes, and are identified as such in this catalog, may have specific attendance requirements. Students are expected to attend all courses and to be in class at the appropriate times. The licensing boards that govern some of these programs may require that all missed class time be made up and may impose limits on the number of hours that may be missed and subsequently made up. Make up hours are scheduled by the instructor and attendance is monitored and recorded. Any make up hours allowed must be completed prior to the end of the term in which the course is taken. The instructor of each course will notify students of the specific attendance policy at the beginning of the course. Students who miss class sessions in clock hour programs may experience a delay in the disbursement of their aid, as disbursements are based on the students’ successful completion of courses, which is impacted by attendance. To remain eligible for Title IV funding and to progress to the next course a student in a clock hour program must meet a 90% attendance threshold per course. Ground courses: Attendance for ground courses is taken in the physical classroom by the instructor. Students who fail to attend the physical class sessions for 14 or more consecutive calendar days may be withdrawn. Regardless of the situation resulting in an absence from class, students are expected to be in attendance a minimum 60% per grading period to pass a course. Any attendance below 60% may result in the student failing the course. Online courses: Attendance for online courses is taken by students logging in and completing work in the online classroom. Students are expected to actively participate in their online courses at least twice per week. Students who do not submit substantive work for their online courses for 14 or more consecutive calendar days may be withdrawn. Regular Attendance in an Online Class is an important contributor to student success in online courses. To comply with federal mandates

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for school’s handling of student aid, certain kinds of student activity may or may not count as participation sufficient to qualify as attendance in online courses. For attendance to be earned, the student must complete at least one of the following academic events: (1) complete a quiz, (2) complete and post an assignment, or (3) post at least once a week to a relevant class discussion board. Hybrid courses: Attendance for hybrid courses is taken both in the physical classroom and by students logging in and completing work in the online classroom. Students are expected to attend both the physical class sessions and actively participate in their online classes. Students who fail to either attend the physical class or post attendance by completing substantive work in the online classroom for 14 or more consecutive calendar days may be withdrawn. Regardless of the situation resulting in an absence from class students are expected to be in attendance a minimum 60% per grading period to pass a course. Any attendance below 60% may result in the student failing the course. Some programmatically accredited programs or programs that require licensure may have additional attendance requirements. These requirements are outlined under State/Programmatic-Mandated Policies. Where the state attendance and makeup work policy differs from the institutional policy, the stricter policy applies. Attendance Policy - Veteran Affairs Students VA students whose absences exceed 14 or more consecutive calendar days may be withdrawn from school. Students withdrawn from school will be reported as a termination for the purposes of VA funding. Where programmatic attendance requirements differ, the stricter of this policy or the programmatic attendance policy shall be enforced. VA students must also comply with the general standards of attendance progress as set by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Students using veterans’ benefits to attend Platt College will have attendance monitored until the time the student drops, graduates, or completes the program. Unsatisfactory attendance will be reported to the Veterans Administration even if the VA student has completed the required number of hours to complete and no refund is due to the student and/or refund sources. Students who are dismissed due to unsatisfactory attendance may request certification for the next scheduled class start. All violations of the attendance policy will be reported to DVA on VA Form 22-1999b within 30 days at such time the student exceeds the allowed number of absences.

National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements

Platt College located in Tulsa, Oklahoma and Platt College branch campuses listed below have been approved by the State of Oklahoma to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.

The State of California is not a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements. Platt College is not approved by the CA Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. Platt College cannot enroll residents located in the state of California. If a student relocates to California, they will be dismissed from Platt College at the end of their current term.

NC-SARA is a voluntary, regional approach to state oversight of post-secondary distance

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education. Branch campuses are approved through NC-SARA are: Campuses offering 100% online and hybrid distance education programs:

Platt College – Tulsa, OK

Miller-Motte College – Wilmington, NC

Campuses offering hybrid distance education programs: McCann School of Business & Technology – Monroe, LA Miller-Motte College – Fayetteville, NC Miller-Motte College – Jacksonville, NC Miller-Motte College – Raleigh, NC

Miller-Motte College – Augusta, GA

Miller-Motte College – Charleston, SC Miller-Motte College – Chattanooga, TN Miller-Motte College – Columbus, GA Miller-Motte College – Conway, SC Miller-Motte College – Macon, GA

Auditing a Course

If space permits, a graduate may audit any course within his/her program of study. Graduates auditing courses are expected to fully participate in the course, and class attendance is required. Tuition for auditing a course is waived for graduates of Platt College. Students may be required to purchase tools, textbooks, uniforms, etc. for the audited course. Financial aid is not applicable. Courses students audit will be reflected with an ‘AU’ grade on the transcript.

In select cases as allowed by Platt College, a graduate may be allowed to take a course outside of a program of study, subject to space and prerequisite allowances. A student enrolled outside of a specific program is considered to be a non-degree seeking student. Non-degree seeking students are subject to all campus policies and attendance is required. Students auditing a course as graduates are subject to audit restrictions described in the catalog.

Repeated Coursework

A student’s enrollment status in a term-based program for Title IV purposes may include previously passed coursework being repeated in the program, but may not include more than one repetition of a specific previously passed course.

A student may also request to audit any course within their program version with their Director of Education. Proficiency Testing

Ancora Education campuses may offer the opportunity for students to demonstrate proficiency in a course’s content and receive course credit by examination. Both internal and external proficiency credit may be considered. Internal proficiency exams are available for certain courses to provide students with the opportunity to earn credit for course material in which they have previous experience. Students must apply to request a proficiency examination for a particular subject. Such a request should be granted if an examination is available and the Director of Education has reason to believe the

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student’s experience or training warrants such an evaluation. Students who were enrolled in the course beyond the drop/add period are not eligible to sit for the exam and a proficiency exam may only be attempted once. A score of 80% or higher is required to earn internal proficiency credit. Students will not be approved to test out of 300 or 400 level courses. Equivalent coursework from another institution may be evaluated for transfer credit per the transfer credit policy.

External Proficiency credit may also be granted to students who achieve acceptable scores on specific nationally recognized examinations such as Advanced Placement (AP), CLEP, and DANTES. The Director of Education, or designee, will review examinations proposed for credit to determine whether the material covered in the examination matches coursework in the student’s program of study.

Procedure: Internal Proficiency Examinations

The student is responsible for requesting the Application for Proficiency Examination from the Office of the Registrar.

The student must request the Application for Proficiency Examination form from the Academic Department within the first five weeks of the student’s first term of enrollment.

The student will fill out the form, including information as to why the student is requesting a proficiency examination. The campus may deny an application for a student who does not have relevant coursework, certification, or prior work experience.

The Director of Education, or designee, will review the request, and if approved, will set up the proficiency examination.

o Some examinations may be scheduled for a specific day and time. o Other examinations may be scheduled to be turned in by a specific day. o Some examinations may have a hands-on component that must be proctored.

Students wishing to appeal decisions on proficiency examinations should submit the request in writing to the Executive Director to identify reasons for appeal.

o The Executive Director will request follow-up information as needed for the appeal. o The Executive Director will submit appeal through the Office of the Chief Academic

Officer. o The Executive Director will notify student of final decision regarding

proficiency credit. The decision from the Office of the Chief Academic Officer will be final.

Once a proficiency examination is passed, the student’s tuition will be adjusted based on the number of credits successfully passed.

Graduation Requirements

In order to graduate, students must pass each course in their program of study, maintain the minimum CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) required by their program and complete all program requirements within a period of time which does not exceed 1.5 times the program length. The graduate who meets all the requirements and is in good financial standing with the School will be awarded a Diploma which bears the graduate’s name, the program of study, the signature of the School Director and the Director of Education or other School Official, and seal of the School.

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The minimum programmatic CGPA requirements are as follows:

Programs that require a minimum 2.0 CGPA:

o Air Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration

o Business Studies

o Combination Welding

o Culinary Arts

o Cyber Security

o Dental Assisting

o Health Information Technology

o Massage Therapy

o Medical Assisting

o Medical Billing and Coding

o Pastry Arts

o Practical Nursing

Graduation Honors

An honors graduate is one who has completed their program of study in an exemplary manner. Successful candidates for the Honors Program must meet all of the following criteria: Summa cum laude: Earn a final GPA of 3.76 to 4.00 Magna cum laude: Earn a final GPA or 3.50 to 3.75 Cum laude: Earn a final GPA of 3.25 to 3.49 Additionally, graduates must have maintained a minimum cumulative attendance rate of 90% or higher throughout their program of study, and:

Demonstrate professionalism and good school citizenship at all times;

Obtain approval of the Director of Education, and; Fulfill all other graduation requirements.

Instructional Programs – Homework

Students should expect additional time required outside of the traditional classroom of study, class preparation and work designed to meet the outcomes of the course and program. Student work outside of class may include assignments with specific requirements, such as reading assignments in preparation for specific tasks, writing assignment, practice and practical application assignments, portfolio development, projects, or other equivalent learning experiences that are assessed and graded. Each program will have a significant amount of outside work that they will be required to complete. All homework is graded and represents a minimum portion of the final grade as specified for each course.

Program Transfers

Students who drop and then subsequently enroll into a different program within the institution are treated as new starts for purposes of calculating Satisfactory Academic Progress for the new program; however, if any courses taken in the old program transfer into the new program, then the grades earned by the student in those courses must be included in the Satisfactory Academic Progress calculation for the new program, and the credits that are transferred from the old program to the new program will be counted as credits attempted and credits completed.

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Leave of Absence

An approved Leave of Absence (LOA) is a temporary interruption in a student’s academic attendance for a specific period of time in an ongoing program.

Leave of Absence Conditions The following conditions may be considered:

Medical Leave (including pregnancy)

Family Care (unexpected childcare issues or medical care of family)

Military Duty

Jury Duty The following requirements apply: A student may be granted a Leave of Absence (LOA) if:

The student has the intention of returning to school. A LOA request is submitted in writing within 14 calendar days of the student’s last date of

attendance, but prior to the student taking the LOA. The written request includes the reason for the request and is signed and dated by the student and an authorized school official. If unforeseen circumstances prevent the student from providing a written request within 14 calendar days the campus may use its discretion to grant the student’s request if the student provides the written documentation validating the unforeseen circumstances by the last day of the campus’s attendance policy. In this situation school documents its decision and collects the written request at a later date.

Generally, only one leave of absence may be granted to a student in a 12-month period. However, more than one leave of absence may be granted for limited, well documented cases due to unforeseen circumstances that are listed below, provided that the total number of days the student remains on LOA may not exceed 180 days during a consecutive 12-month time frame. Reasons for potential second leaves of absence include:

o One additional leave of absence, if it does not exceed 30 days and the campus determines that it is necessary due to unforeseen circumstances; this type of leave of absence would have to be subsequent to the granting of the single leave of absence, which is granted at the campus's discretion. This may not be possible in all programs based on term structure.

o Subsequent leaves of absence if the campus documents that they are granted for jury duty, military reasons, or circumstances covered under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) (Public Law 103-3), enacted February 5, 1993. The circumstances that are covered under the FMLA, as applied to students, are:

Birth of a son or daughter of the student and the need to care for that son or daughter (within 12 months of the date of birth)

Placement of a son or daughter with the student for adoption or foster care (within 12 months beginning on the date of the placement)

Need to care for the student’s spouse, or a son, daughter, or parent, if the spouse son, daughter, or parent has a serious health condition

A serious health condition that makes the student unable to function as a student

There may be limitations on LOA eligibility for students enrolled in term-based programs due to scheduling requirements. This is due to the requirement that a student must return into the same classes when coming off of an LOA.

The total days considered on LOA will include days up to the point in the coursework where the student left on LOA. It is strongly advised that the student return at the beginning of the

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term when possible in order to benefit from a review of the material. Any resubmitted work the student completes will be graded, and the higher of the two grades will be counted.

The student must have earned a successful grade in at least one course before being eligible to apply for an LOA

A student may not apply for an LOA between terms, they are only eligible if they start an LOA during a term.

Failure to return from an approved leave of absence will result in withdrawal from the campus, may have an impact on aid, loan repayment and exhaustion of the loan grace period for the total days the student was on the LOA. Students in a LOA status may not receive further financial aid disbursements until returning to active status. Contact the financial aid office for more information about the impact of a LOA on financial aid. A LOA will not be granted during the term for students enrolled in our standard term programs.

Appeal Process – Non Financial Aid A student who feels that an adverse action by Platt College has affected his/her status with the school may submit a written appeal to the Executive Director of the campus.

The Executive Director of the campus will evaluate the appeal on its individual merits and may elect to waive the adverse action in light of extenuating circumstances such as serious illness or injury, active military duty, or death in the family. The appeal and the decision will be documented in the student’s file and the Executive Director’s decision will be final.

Approval for appeal will be granted for good cause by the Director of Education, the Executive Director, and the Vice President of Operations. Appeals and approvals must be documented in the student’s academic files.

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Academic Year Platt College’s Academic Year is generally defined as follows, but may vary by program. Quarter Credit Hour programs are defined as a minimum of 36 credits and 36 weeks.

*Program length can vary based on the method of delivery

Grading System

Students are regularly evaluated on the knowledge they have gained, the skills they have acquired, and the professionalism they have developed. Student performance is graded against a perfect score of 100% according to the following table:

Grade Definition Quality Points

A 90-100 Excellent 4

B 80-89 Above Average 3

Academic Standards

Program Actual Program Length

Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration 40 Weeks

Associate of Occupational Studies in Practical Nursing 54 Weeks – Morning 72 Weeks – Evening

Business Studies 50 Weeks

Combination Welding 40 Weeks

Culinary Arts 36 Weeks – Morning 54 Weeks – Evening

Cyber Security 70 / 80 Weeks*

Dental Assisting 40 Weeks

Health Information Technology 70 / 80 Weeks*

Massage Therapy 35 Weeks - Morning

Medical Assisting 40 Weeks

Pastry Arts 40 Weeks – Morning

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C 70-79 Average 2

D 60-69 Below Average 1

F 0-59 Failing 0

W Withdrawal Not calculated

W* Withdrawal excluded from SAP Not calculated

+S Satisfactory (70% or higher) Not calculated

U Unsatisfactory (Below 70%) Not calculated

I Incomplete Not calculated

TO Passed by examination Not calculated

T or T1 Credit by Transfer Not calculated

The following chart is for the Practical Nursing program+

Grade

Numerical %

Interpretation GP

Value Credits Attempted

Credits Earned

Included in GPA

A 93-100 Excellent 4.0 Y Y Y

B 86-92 Above Average 3.0 Y Y Y

C 77-85 Average 2.0 Y Y Y

D 65-76 Below Average 1.0 Y N Y

F 0-64 Failure 0.0 Y N Y

W N/A Withdrawn N/A Y N N

I N/A Incomplete N/A Y N N

A* N/A Transfer of an A N/A Y Y N

B* N/A Transfer of a B N/A Y Y N

C* N/A Transfer of a C N/A Y Y N

+Students must also meet the academic requirements as outlined in the Practical Nursing Handbook.

At the end of each evaluation period, after final course grades have been assigned, the student’s grade point average (GPA) is calculated as follows:

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GPA = (Course #1 grade point value) X (Course #1 value in credit hours) + (Course #2 grade point value) X (Course #2 value in credit hours) + etc. for all courses attempted during term for which a grade point value is received Total Credit Hours Attempted

The CGPA (cumulative grade point average) is calculated in the same way, but all enrollments in courses required by the student’s educational program are included. If courses are repeated; only the higher grade is used to calculate the CGPA. Only courses with final grades are used for calculating CGPA. At a minimum, progress reports are given to students at the end of each grading period for their programs. Grade periods are typically 4 to 12 weeks in length.

Students must make satisfactory academic progress based on Qualitative and Quantitative measures as outlined in the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy for their respective program.

Satisfactory Academic Progress

A student must meet the following standards of academic achievement and successful course completion while enrolled. Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) applies to all students including full or part time status, and all periods of an active regular enrollment regardless of whether or not the student receives financial aid. Student enrollment status is determined at the end of the drop/add period for any given term or payment period (determined by program, defined herein as “academic term”). All courses in a program must be successfully completed in order for a student to graduate from the program. Permanent records are maintained for every student indicating courses completed and grades earned. Students must be considered to be in good standing, either as a result of having met SAP, having an approved appeal on file, or having met the terms of a given academic plan, in order to maintain enrollment in a subsequent scheduled academic term. SAP does not apply to students enrolled in professional development/continuing education courses, which are courses not included within the scope of the institution's accreditation and are not eligible for Title IV funding.

The following SAP standards are for Credit Hour Programs:

Evaluation Points: All SAP evaluations for Credit Hour Programs occur at the end of an academic term and are cumulative in nature. All students re-entering after a period of non-attendance will have their most recent SAP status reviewed to determine eligibility to return. Re-entries will then be evaluated for SAP in their new enrollment at the end of the academic term. SAP is determined by measuring the student’s cumulative grade point average (CGPA) and the student’s pace toward completion of course credit hours attempted in the academic program. The calculated CGPA and pace are compared against thresholds (see table below) to determine whether or not the student meets SAP (at or above threshold). For credit hour programs, credits attempted are those credits for which the student is enrolled at the end of the drop/add period of an academic term. Credits earned are credits for which the student receives a passing grade at the end of the academic term.

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Satisfactory Progress Thresholds for Credit Hour Programs:

Programs greater than 80 Credit Hours Programs with 60-80 Credit Hours

Credit Hours Attempted

CGPA Minimum Pace

Credit Hours Attempted

CGPA Minimum Pace

0-36 1.5 50% 0 -24 1.5 50%

37-64 1.75 60% 25 - 36 1.75 60%

65+ 2.0 66.67% 37+ 2.0 66.67%

Programs less than 60 Credit Hours

CGPA Minimum Pace

2.0 66.67%

At the end of any SAP Evaluation period, if a student’s CGPA or Pace is below the stated threshold, the student’s academic progress is considered unsatisfactory.

Maximum Timeframe/Maximum Program Length A student must complete an academic program in no more than one and one half (1.5) times the published normal program length. To determine the maximum timeframe for programs measured in credit hours, take the published number of credit hours necessary to graduate and multiply by 1.5. Example: 92 Published Program Credits x 1.5 Maximum Timeframe = 138 Maximum Attempted Credits Permitted to Complete Program If, at any time, it is determined to be mathematically impossible for a student to complete the program of study within the Maximum Timeframe, the student WILL be ineligible for additional Title IV funding and dismissed from the program of study. Students may appeal dismissal for extenuating circumstances and must meet with the Director of Education for the appeal process. If approved, the student will be placed on extended enrollment and the student's CGPA will continue to update based on the Repeated Courses policy where the

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highest grade will be applied in each repeated course. However, the student will be assessed no further charges and remain ineligible to receive financial aid.

Unsatisfactory Academic Progress Students not meeting SAP are subject to dismissal from their programs of study and are ineligible to receive financial aid, except under certain circumstances.

Financial Aid Warning for Credit Hour Programs If a student’s progress in a credit hour program, measured at the end of an academic term is determined to be unsatisfactory, the school may place the student on Financial Aid Warning status for one academic term. The student will be advised of the performance necessary to re-establish SAP. A student on Financial Aid Warning is still eligible to receive financial aid. If, at the end of the academic term during which the student was placed on Financial Aid Warning status, the student’s academic progress is above both thresholds for SAP, the student is removed from Financial Aid Warning.

Financial Aid Probation for Students in Credit Hour Programs If, at the end of the academic term during which the student was placed on Financial Aid Warning status, the student’s academic progress is not above both SAP thresholds for pace and CGPA, the student is subject to dismissal. The student is no longer eligible to receive federal financial aid. This decision is subject to appeal by the student as defined below. Upon approval of a student appeal, the student will be placed on Financial Aid Probation. Eligibility for federal financial aid may only be reinstated for one payment period.

Appeals of Adverse Determinations Students who are ineligible to receive financial aid and/or are academically ineligible to continue due to unsatisfactory academic progress are advised immediately following the determination. Students may submit a written appeal to the Academic Review Committee. This appeal should be filed within five (5) business days of notification of the decision and must explain in writing the circumstances leading to their unsatisfactory academic performance and how those circumstances have been resolved, ensuring they are successful going forward. The Academic Review Committee will consider all information including potential mitigating circumstances such as a severe illness, medical condition or injury, the death of a family member or other special circumstances presented by the student. The Academic Review Committee will uphold or deny the appeal within five (5) business days following receipt of the appeal from the student. A student who has been placed on probation due to unsatisfactory academic progress must have an appeal upheld in order to remain enrolled. This should occur prior to the final lock date of the academic term in order to in order to make appropriate scheduling adjustments. The student should attend class while the appeal is being reviewed. If an appeal is denied, the student will be dismissed and is ineligible to receive financial aid. If the appeal is upheld, the student will be placed on Financial Aid Probation status for one academic term. An academic plan will be created for the student, and the student will be considered eligible to receive financial aid. The academic plan must be structured so that a student reestablishes SAP

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within a reasonable timeframe. The student’s performance against the academic plan will be reviewed at the end of each academic term with the use of an Academic Plan Reviewed document. If, at the end of an academic term the student’s performance is consistent with the terms of the academic plan, the student remains eligible to receive financial aid and may continue in school for the subsequent academic term. If, at the end of an academic term the student’s performance is determined to be unsatisfactory, the student will be dismissed from the program of study. Students on academic plans will be advised at the end of each academic term to ensure that they understand their required performance for reestablishing satisfactory academic progress by the end of the plan.

A student may be dismissed at any time if the Academic Review Committee does not believe the student will be successful in upholding the Academic Plan. In those cases, the student may submit an additional appeal to continue. A student may reestablish satisfactory academic progress upon successful completion of an academic term by meeting the thresholds listed in the SAP tables above. Students who re-establish satisfactory academic progress are advised they no longer need to be on an academic plan and remain eligible to receive financial aid.

Financial Aid Dismissal for Students in Credit Hour Programs

If the student’s academic progress is not above both SAP thresholds for pace and CGPA after an academic term on Financial Aid Probation, the student will be placed on Financial Aid Dismissal and is no longer eligible to receive federal financial aid. If the student is making sufficient progress while in this status, the student will receive an Academic Plan Reviewed document to continue eligibility. If the student does not make sufficient progress, the student will be dismissed, subject to additional appeal.

The following SAP standards are for Clock Hour Programs: Evaluation Points: Clock Hour Programs will have an academic evaluation at the end of each grading period and a financial aid SAP evaluation after the student has attempted the expected hours in an academic term. All students re-entering after a period of non-attendance will have their most recent SAP status reviewed to determine eligibility to return. Re-entries will be evaluated for financial aid SAP after attempting the required hours for the payment period in which they returned. SAP is determined by measuring the student’s cumulative grade point average (CGPA) and the student’s pace toward completion of clock hours attempted in the academic program. The calculated CGPA and pace are compared against thresholds to determine whether or not the student meets SAP (at or above threshold). For clock hour programs, the clock hours attempted are the total clock hours required for courses in which the student is enrolled after the drop/add period and for which a grade has been entered. Clock hours earned are the hours for the courses in which the student successfully completes and earns a passing grade at the end of the grading period.

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Satisfactory Progress Threshold for Clock Hour Programs:

Clock Hour Programs

CGPA Minimum Pace

2.0 66.67%

At the end of an academic term, if a student’s CGPA or Pace is below the stated threshold, the student’s academic progress is considered to be unsatisfactory.

Maximum Timeframe/Maximum Program Length A student must complete an academic program in no more than one and one half (1.5) times the published normal program length. Repeat courses taken as part of a Title IV program are included in the Maximum Timeframe calculation. To determine the maximum timeframe for programs measured in clock hours, take the published number of clock hours necessary to graduate and multiply by 1.5. Example: 1200 Published Clock Hours X 1.5 Maximum Timeframe = 1800 Maximum Clock Hours Attempted Permitted to Complete the Program If, at any time, it is determined to be mathematically impossible for a student to complete the program of study within the Maximum Timeframe, the student will be ineligible for additional Title IV funding and dismissed from the program of study. Students may appeal dismissal for extenuating circumstances and must meet with the Director of Education for the appeal process. If approved, the student will be placed on extended enrollment and the student's CGPA will continue to update based on the Repeated Courses policy where the highest grade will be applied in each repeated course. However, the student will be assessed no further charges and remain ineligible to receive financial aid.

Unsatisfactory Academic Progress Students not meeting SAP are subject to dismissal from their programs of study and are ineligible to receive financial aid, except under certain circumstances.

Academic SAP Statuses (Clock Hour programs only) When a student finishes an academic term but has not yet reached a payment period and is below the SAP standards, the student will hit academic evaluation points. If a student is below SAP standards prior to hitting the first payment period, the student will be placed on Academic Warning. Prior to subsequent payment periods, the student may hit Academic Probation and Academic

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Dismissal. Academic statuses do not trigger documentation or paperwork but are points at which students should be advised of the potential for financial impacts if performance does not improve.

Financial Aid Warning for Clock Hour Programs If a student’s progress in a clock hour program, measured after attempting the expected hours for the payment period is determined to be unsatisfactory, the school may place the student on Financial Aid Warning status for one payment period. The student will be advised of the performance necessary to re-establish SAP. A student on Financial Aid Warning is still eligible to receive financial aid. If, at the end of the payment period during which the student was placed on Financial Aid Warning status, the student’s academic progress is above both thresholds for SAP, the student is removed from Financial Aid Warning.

Financial Aid Probation for Students in Clock Hour Programs If, after the student has attempted the expected hours for the next payment period, the student’s academic progress is not above both SAP thresholds for pace and CGPA, the student is no longer eligible to receive federal financial aid. This decision is subject to appeal by the student as defined below. Upon approval of a student appeal, the student will be placed on Financial Aid Probation. Eligibility for federal financial aid may only be reinstated for one payment period.

Appeals of Adverse Determinations Students who are ineligible to receive financial aid and are academically ineligible to continue due to unsatisfactory academic progress are advised immediately following the determination. Students may submit a written appeal to the Academic Review Committee. This appeal should be filed prior to the end of the following term’s new student drop/add period and must explain in writing the circumstances leading to their unsatisfactory academic performance and how those circumstances have been resolved ensuring they are successful going forward. The Academic Review Committee will consider all information including potential mitigating circumstances such as a severe illness, medical condition or injury, the death of a family member or other special circumstances presented by the student. The Academic Review Committee will uphold or deny the appeal. A student who has been placed on academic probation due to unsatisfactory academic progress must have an appeal upheld in order to remain in school. This should occur prior to the final lock date of the academic term in order to in order to make appropriate scheduling adjustments. The student should attend class while the appeal is being reviewed. If an appeal is denied, the student will be dismissed and ineligible to receive financial aid. If the appeal is upheld, the student will be placed on Financial Aid Probation status for one payment period. An academic plan will be created for the student, and the student will be considered eligible to receive financial aid. The academic plan must be structured so that a student reestablishes SAP within a reasonable timeframe. The student’s performance against the academic plan will be reviewed at the end of each academic term with the use of an Academic Plan Reviewed document. If, at the end of an academic term the student’s performance is consistent with the terms of the academic plan, the student remains eligible to receive financial aid and may continue in school for the subsequent academic term. If, at the end of a payment period the student’s performance is determined to be unsatisfactory, the student will be dismissed from the program of study. Students on academic plans will be advised at the end of each academic term to ensure that they understand their required performance for reestablishing satisfactory academic progress by the end of the plan.

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A student may be dismissed at any time if the Academic Review Committee does not believe the student will be successful in upholding the Academic Plan. In those cases, the student may submit an additional appeal to continue. The student may be required to complete the Retake program as a condition of approving their appeal. A student may reestablish satisfactory academic progress upon successful completion of an academic term by meeting the thresholds listed in the SAP tables above. Students who re-establish satisfactory academic progress are advised that they no longer need to be on an academic plan and remain eligible to receive financial aid.

Financial Aid Dismissal for Students in Clock Hour Programs If, after the student has attempted the expected hours for the third and all remaining consecutive payment periods, the student’s academic progress is not above both SAP thresholds for pace and CGPA, the student will be placed on Financial Aid Dismissal and is no longer eligible to receive federal financial aid. If the student is making sufficient progress while in this status, the student will receive an Academic Plan Reviewed document to continue eligibility. If the student does not make sufficient progress, the student will be dismissed, subject to additional appeal.

Students Receiving Veterans Education Benefits Students using Veterans Education Benefits are subject to the same calculations of CGPA and Pace, but have different limitations as to how long they may remain not meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress standards. Students using Veterans Education Benefits will be subject to the following limitations. Students will no longer eligible to be certified for Veterans Education Benefits once they fail to meet SAP standards for a third consecutive SAP evaluation period. This means students who fail to meet SAP at the end of their Financial Aid Probation term will have their benefits terminated. Student will only be eligible for certification if they return to Satisfactory Academic Progress. If a student exceeds Maximum Time Frame as defined in the SAP policy above, they are no longer eligible to be certified for Veterans Education Benefits.

Other Factors Impacting Academic Standing for Credit and Clock Hour Programs Program Changes: When a student transfers to a new program, the total program length of the new program is used as a basis for determining the maximum program length. All previously attempted coursework that is applicable in the new program is carried forward into the new program, whether it was completed successfully or not (i.e., including grades of F or W), for the purposes of calculating both qualitative and quantitative academic progress. A student who is not meeting SAP standards is not eligible for a program change without approval of the Director of Education or designee. This also applies to students who were not meeting SAP standards at the point of being withdrawn and wish to re-enter in a different program. Transfer and Proficiency Credits: Transfer and Proficiency credits are entered as grades of “T” or “TO” which are not computed in a student’s qualitative grade point average. Transfer and proficiency credits are counted as credits attempted and earned for the purposes of calculating a student’s pace of progress in the program. See also Transfer of Credit in this catalog. These grades will be used in calculating both qualitative grade point average and pace of progress as defined in the Standards of Academic Progress policy. Additional Degrees/Diplomas: Degree or diploma students who wish to remain continuously

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enrolled and pursue an additional program must complete all requirements of the first program before enrolling in a subsequent program. Any successfully completed courses that are contained in the subsequent program will be counted towards completion of that program. (Note: students may not be enrolled concurrently in and receive funding for two Title IV eligible programs). Pass/Fail Courses Grades of S and U are assigned to classes that do not fulfill graduation requirements such as English Language Foundation (ELF) courses that are graded on a pass/fail basis. A grade of W* is assigned for withdrawal from a Pass/Fail class for certain programs after the drop/add period. Foundation courses may not be repeated more than one time without an approved foundations appeal.

Repeated Courses While in an Active Degree Seeking Status F, U, NA, NP, W, and W* grades require repeating and are retained on the transcript. Repeated courses will appear on the transcript with both the new letter grade earned and the original letter grade earned. The highest grade will replace the other attempts for the purposes of calculating the CGPA. Courses which have been repeated will count as credits/hours attempted for the purposes of calculating pace. Students in clock hour programs may not receive financial aid for repeated courses. Students in credit hour programs may receive financial aid to repeat failed courses. Other than Foundation courses, which can only be repeated a single time without appeal approval, there is no fixed limit to the number of times a particular course may be repeated as long as a student is making satisfactory academic progress. As of July 1, 2011, a student’s enrollment status in a term-based, credit hour program for Title IV purposes may include coursework being repeated that was previously taken in the program, but may not include more than one repetition of a specific, previously passed course. The original grade and the repeated grade will both appear on the transcript. Only the highest grade will count for purposes of calculating the CGPA. All attempts count in the pace of the program.

Audited Courses Audited courses are assigned a grade of AU. Audited courses do not count as credits attempted or credits earned for any purposes and do not have any effect on the calculations of pace or GPA.

Grades and CGPA The following table summarizes the effect of specific grades on the calculations of pace and CGPA:

Grade Credits Attempted for Pace

Credits Attempted for CGPA

Credits Earned

Quality Points Per Credit

A Yes Yes Yes 4

B Yes Yes Yes 3

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C Yes Yes Yes 2

D Yes Yes Yes 1

F Yes Yes No 0

S No No No N/A

U No No No N/A

W Yes No No N/A

W* No No No N/A

T or T1 Yes No Yes N/A

I Yes No No N/A

TO Yes No Yes N/A

AU No No No N/A

P or PASS

Yes No Yes N/A

NP Yes No Yes N/A

A* Yes No Yes N/A

B* Yes No Yes N/A

C* Yes No Yes N/A

Fail Yes No No N/A

NA No No No N/A

Students are able to access their student portal at any time to view academic progress, including grades.

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Withdrawal Grades for Institutional Withdrawals The W grade is assigned to class withdrawals when a student withdraws or stops attending all courses prior to the withdrawal deadline. The earned grade in the course is awarded after the withdrawal deadline.

Withdrawal Grades for Individual Course Withdrawals A course is unregistered during the drop/add period for a student who maintains enrollment in one or more course. Courses dropped after the drop/add period but prior to the withdrawal deadline are issued a grade of W (Withdrawal). The earned grade in the course is awarded after the withdrawal deadline. A grade of W* is recorded for Pass/Fail courses (campus credits) dropped after the drop/add period or for courses being withdrawn during an LOA period. The W* may also be used in rare instances when a correction needs to be made to a student’s schedule based on a documented issue. A grade of NA is recorded for module-based courses that are dropped after lock but prior to the start of the module in which the course was scheduled. W grades count as credits attempted but not earned for the purposes of calculating the pace in academic progress and are excluded from CGPA. W* and NA grades are excluded from both the CGPA and Pace components of SAP. Late Work Submission/Make-up Policy The campus recognizes that there are circumstances and events which require students to miss classes, resulting in the need for makeup work. Because Ancora Education believes the purpose of completing work is to help the student learn and be successful, instructors are expected to work with students on the submission of makeup work. Students must initiate contact with the instructor to discuss the makeup work in question. The student will work with the instructor on new deadlines and any deductions that may result based on the late work, not to exceed 20% per assignment. Examinations may be made up only with documented extenuating circumstances. The deadline must be prior to the end of the term, or else the student must apply for an Incomplete (see the Incomplete policy). Online modality assessments are considered normal makeup work, not examinations for purposes of this policy. The procedure for requesting the opportunity to makeup required work can be obtained from the instructor. Students will not be charged for completing makeup work. Incomplete Policy The grade of Incomplete (I) is given for a valid reason when a student is unable to complete all the work in the course by the time the course ends. An Incomplete Grade Request Form must be submitted to the Director of Education, or designee, prior to the last day of the course. Students must initiate arrangements with instructors and receive approval of the Director of Education, or designee, to make up the required work within 14 calendar days after the end of the course. At that time, the grade will be calculated based on the work submitted and will replace the Incomplete. Incomplete grades count as credits/hours attempted but not completed. When the Incomplete is converted to a letter grade, it will be computed as credits/hours completed or failed, depending on the grade assigned. Procedure:

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The student must request the Incomplete prior to the last day of the course using the Incomplete Grade Request;

o In order to approve an Incomplete, the student must have earned a minimum of a 25% in the course.

o The Director of Education, or designee, may approve students under an earned 25% with mitigating circumstances.

Additional documentation may be required to approve exceptions. If approved, The Director of Education, or designee, will notify the student prior to an “I”

grade being entered in the Student Information System; Student must make up all Incomplete grades within 14 days of the end of the course;

o All hours completed with a qualified instructor on campus to assist with makeup work will count toward the student’s attendance hours and is documented with an AD – Attendance Change Form;

Grade will be converted to “F” or the grade the student has earned at the end of the incomplete period approved unless special approval is given to extend the deadline;

Appropriate supporting documentation for the grade will be uploaded into Image Now along with the approved Incomplete Grade Request once the “I” grade is resolved;

Students who are approved for an “I” grade in their final course may be withdrawn until the “I” is resolved if the approval extends beyond the Drop/Add period and the student isn’t enrolled in any other courses;

o In these cases, the student must be dropped, finish hours, reinstated, grades and hours finalized, then approved to graduate.

Students may request a late incomplete after the course has closed through the Director of Education or Designee, Student Services Coordinator; Student Resource Coordinator, or Hybrid Teaching Assistant (SSC/SRC/HTA).

o Late incomplete requests must be submitted in writing within 7 calendar days of the end of the course and will be approved only based on mitigating circumstances.

o Late incompletes beyond a week may only be granted by the VP of Academics or the AVP Online Academic Operations in cases where the campus fails to provide the student with reasonable access to complete coursework.

Incomplete Grades Incomplete grades count as credits/hours attempted but not completed. When the Incomplete is converted to a letter grade, it will be computed as credits/hours completed or failed, depending on the grade assigned.

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Student Financial Assistance Programs

Financial Aid is available to assist for those who qualify to assist with paying for educational expenses. Financial assistance for qualified students may consist of federal grants and/or loans, which may supplement the student’s own contribution toward completing their educational program. Platt College offers various financial assistance programs to qualified students including federal, state, local and private programs. A list of the financial assistance programs is contained in the Financial Aid Programs and Tuition Discounts section of the catalog. Students interested in financial assistance should see the School’s Financial Aid Office.

Applying for Student Financial Assistance

All students seeking or applying for financial assistance will meet with a member of the Financial Aid Office staff. The student will initially be given an overview in which the Financial Aid Officer will determine what forms and other documentation a student may need to complete. During this process, the student or dependent student and parent will complete the online FAFSA Application and online Master Promissory Note along with other necessary forms. (Note: Parents of a dependent student must create their own FSA ID and sign the FAFSA and the FSA ID should never be given out or used by anyone else). The student will then schedule a follow up appointment to meet with a member of the Financial Aid Team. In which the team member will provide an estimated award letter based on a student’s eligibility. (All eligibility is based on a student’s EFC (Estimated Family Contribution from the completed FAFSA). It is the student’s responsibility to provide all required documents in order to verify eligibility and process the application in a timely manner.

Contact Information

Eligibility for financial assistance is determined by federal regulations and each student’s individual circumstances. The School’s Financial Aid Office personnel are trained in using a standard, federally-approved methodology of needs analysis to determine each student’s eligibility. Financial Aid personnel will meet with students individually to determine the student’s eligibility for a financial aid package. Each Platt College location maintains a dedicated financial aid office to assist its potential and current students. Individuals may contact the Financial Aid staff during normal school hours (Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm), by calling 888-625-6511 and asking for the Financial Aid Office at the specific school or visiting the Financial Aid Office at any school location (Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm).

Financial Aid Website

Additional financial aid information and resources are available on the Platt College Financial aid website at http://plattcolleges.edu/financial-assistance. The Platt College website provides a Net Price Calculator that provides estimated pricing information to prospective and current students and their families based on the student’s individual circumstances. The site also contains a copy of our Annual Notice – Availability of Consumer Information. Platt College provides a NOTICE directly to all potential students during the enrollment process.

Financial Information

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Platt College also provides an annual NOTICE directly to all enrolled students describing the availability of the consumer information. This notice contains a brief description of the various disclosures and how to obtain the full disclosures. All disclosures are available on the exact electronic website listed in the notice. Students may also request a physical copy from the sources outlined in the notice.

National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS)

If Platt College enters into an agreement with a potential student, student, or parent of a student regarding a Title IV, HEA Loan the school the loan will be submitted to the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS), and will be accessible by guaranty agencies, lenders, and schools determined to be authorized users of the data system.

Financial Aid Programs

Eligible students attending STVT-AAI Education Inc. owned and operated Schools, including Platt College, have access to various federal and non-federal student financial aid programs. If a student fails to provide the required documentation for any financial aid program, the student becomes liable for the balance due to the School. Students and parents should visit the Financial Aid Office and meet with a representative at their specific school to receive personalized assistance in applying for and determining eligibility for financial assistance.

Federal Pell Grant

The Federal Pell Grant is a need-based grant program awarded to eligible students based on the household Estimated Family Contribution (EFC). Eligibility and need are determined by U. S. Department of Education regulations and is based on the financial need of each student, and does not have to be repaid. The EFC is reflected on the student’s ISIR.

The amount of Federal Pell Grant funds you receive over your lifetime is limited to the equivalent of six years of 100% Pell Grant eligibility, an aggregate limit of 600%. Students can monitor their aggregate balance by logging on to the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) website at http://www.nslds.ed.gov/nslds_SA and viewing their Lifetime Eligibility Used found on the Financial Aid Review page.

Federal Supplementary Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

FSEOG is a need-based federal student assistance program. FSEOG funds are first awarded to Pell eligible students demonstrating the greatest financial need with the lowest EFC Individual student awards may vary but typically range from $100 to $600 at FSEOG participating STVT – AAI locations including Platt College. The U. S. Department of Education allots FSEOG funds each award year. Each participating location will award and disburse as long as funds remain available. Eligible students demonstrating financial need are awarded based on a first come first serve basis.

Federal Work Study (FWS)

The FWS Program provides funds for part-time employment to help needy students to finance the cost of postsecondary education. Students may be employed by the institution itself, a federal, state, or local public agency, a private non-profit organization, or a private for-profit organization. Institutions must use at least 7 percent of their FWS allocation to support students working in community service jobs including reading tutors for preschool age or elementary school children,

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mathematics tutors for students enrolled in elementary school through ninth grade, literacy tutors in a family literacy project performing family literacy projects, or emergency preparedness and response. Students demonstrating financial need may be eligible to participate in FWS at eligible STVT-AAI Education Inc. owned and operated schools including Platt College. FWS eligibility may not exceed the cost of attendance minus Expected Family Contribution (EFC) less other financial aid awarded.

The U.S. Department of Education allots a specific amount of FWS funds each award year. Students must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as part of the application process for FWS assistance. The FAFSA can be completed online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. Students seeking a specific job or a student with a potential job may request a review by the Financial Aid staff at the school to determine if the job meets the FWS requirements.

Direct Subsidized Stafford Loan

The subsidized loan is a need based loan. Maximum awards are: $3,500 – First Year, $4,500 – Second Year, and $5,500 – Third Year or Beyond. Students may be eligible for this program in an amount not exceeding the cost of attendance minus Expected Family Contribution (EFC) less other financial aid awarded. For students who qualify, loans are provided with repayment options beginning six months after the student graduates or withdraws from school, or if their enrollment status changes to less than half time for the payment period. The interest is paid by the federal government until the end of the six-month grace period. On July 6, 2012, the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) (Public Law 112-141) was enacted. MAP-21 added a new provision to the Direct Loan statutory requirements (see HEA section 455(q)) that limits a first-time borrower’s eligibility for Direct Subsidized Loans to a period not to exceed 150 percent of the length of the borrower’s educational program. Under certain conditions, the provision also causes first-time borrowers who have exceeded the 150 percent limit to lose the interest subsidy on their Direct Subsidized Loans. Only first-time borrowers on or after July 1, 2013 are subject to the new provision. Students qualify to apply for different loan amounts based on their need and grade level in school each School year. The interest rate for loans first disbursed between July 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021 is fixed at 2.75% APR.

Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan

The unsubsidized loan is a non-need based loan. Maximum loan amounts for independent students and dependent students whose parents are not eligible for a Federal PLUS loan: $6,000 – First Year and Second Year, $7,000 – Third Year and Beyond. Maximum amounts for dependent students whose parents are not denied a Federal PLUS: $2,000 – First Year, Second Year, Third Year and Beyond. Students may be eligible for this program in an amount not exceeding the cost of attendance less other financial aid awarded. For students who qualify, loans are provided with repayment options beginning six months after the student graduates or withdraws from school, or if their enrollment status changes to less than half time for the payment period. Students have the option of paying interest only on the loan while they are in school or having the interest accrue until they begin repayment immediately following the six-month grace period. Students qualify to apply for different loan amounts based on their grade level in school each year. The interest rate for loans first disbursed between July 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021 is fixed at 4.30% APR.

Direct PLUS Loan

Under the PLUS loan program, parents may borrow up to the full cost of education minus

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other financial aid received. Interest is charged during all periods and credit checks are required. The Federal PLUS loan program is available for eligible parents of eligible students to assist the student with tuition and school related expenses. The interest rate for loans first disbursed between July 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021 is 5.30% APR. Veterans Benefit Programs

Campus locations approved by the Oklahoma State Accrediting Agency are able to certify Veterans and process Veteran Benefits. Many Veterans and active duty personnel can qualify for more than one education benefits program. Available programs include Post 911 (Chapter 33), Montgomery GI Bill (Chapter 30), Survivor and Dependents Educational Assistance Program (DEA/Chapter 35), Montgomery GI Selected and Reserve (Chapter 1606), and Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grants (Awarded to eligible students who had a parent or guardian that died as a result of military service in Iraq or Afghanistan after September 11, 2001). Veterans can contact the Financial Aid Office at their school location for more information or apply online at:

http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/main.asp.

Students utilizing VA benefits may be in debt to the VA if they withdraw from school or are dismissed early.

GI Bill ® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at:

https://benefits.va.gov/gibill

Tuition Discounts

Tuition discounts are available to first-time enrolling students.

High School/GED to Career Tuition Discount The High School/GED to Career Tuition Discount encourages high school graduates and students who have recently earned their GED to begin their post-secondary education in a career-focused program of study. It is awarded to high school graduates or GED recipients who enroll in a Platt College program of study and begin classes within 12 months of receiving their diploma or GED, as verified by their high school or GED transcript.

Military Service – Tuition Discount for Online Programs Platt College - Tulsa will offer a 20% Military Discount to eligible Veterans and dependents, Active Duty, National Guard, & Reservist service members and their spouses. To receive the discount, please provide proof of service to your Financial Services Representative through one of the following methods: Active Duty and Reservists

Service Member’s current, active Military ID

Service Member’s current Notice of Basic Eligibility

Service Member’s current Leave and Earnings Statement

http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/main.asp

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Veterans and Dependents

DD-214 Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE) Certificate of Eligibility

Employee Family Member Tuition Discount Full-time employees or their spouse may qualify for a tuition discount of 50% off the tuition charge each term. Executive Director and HR/Home Office approval is required.

Note: An individual student who qualifies for multiple tuition discounts is limited to one discount per

program and can only receive each discount one time.

Private Loans

Private loans are funded by an outside lender who determines your eligibility based on your credit worthiness (credit score). The school cannot guarantee any student will be approved or eligible for private loans. Private loans often carry higher interest and fees than Federal loans, so we encourage potential students to apply for Federal Student Aid before resorting to Private Loans.

Private Loans - Students are eligible to apply for private educational loans to help cover

tuition and educationally related expenses. Students may apply for private loans offered by private lenders; eligibility is determined by each lender. Private loans may require additional fees. Interest rates on private loans are generally higher than federal loans. Federal Regulations and the Truth in Lending Act require lenders to provide all borrowers with detailed disclosures. Please review the lender’s disclosures for additional loan information prior to signing a promissory note.

At the request of an enrolled or admitted student applicant for a private educational loan (or to the parent loan applicant of an enrolled or admitted student), the institution must provide the Self-Certification form to the applicant with the information requested in Section 2 of the form, to the extent that the institution possesses the information. Section 2 of the Self-Certification form requests the following information:

The student’s Cost of Attendance (COA) for the period of enrollment to be covered by the loan;

Any Estimated Financial Assistance (EFA) for the period of enrollment to be covered by the loan; and

The difference between the COA and EFA. Cancellation and Refund Policy

All monies paid by an applicant will be refunded if requested, within 3 days after signing an enrollment agreement and making an initial payment.

Cancellation Prior to Commencement Classes by the Student

If tuition is collected in advance of entrance, and the student does not begin classes, all tuition and fees (minus registration fee) will be refunded in full. Appropriate refunds will be made within 15 days of the scheduled entry date or 30 days after receipt of notice that the student will

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not enter, whichever is earlier. Students who have not visited the school facility prior to enrollment may withdraw without penalty within 3 days of their orientation or following a tour of the school facilities.

An applicant rejected by the school shall be refunded of all monies paid.

Cancellation after Commencement of Classes

Cancellation period is the first seven (7) calendar days from program start.

First-time enrollment students* may request to withdraw at any time within the first seven (7) calendar days of program start. If that request is received by the end of the seven (7) calendar days from start date of program, the student will be considered a cancel.

Any first-time enrollment student who fails to attend a combined 50% of the scheduled clock hours/quarter credit hours from their start date through the end of the cancellation period may have their entire enrollment cancelled by the institution unless there are mitigating circumstances, late enrollment or documented communication from the student that would warrant continued enrollment.

A student is not eligible for any financial aid for any course in which he or she fails to begin attending. The determination as to whether a student has begun attendance will be made prior to the disbursement of any financial aid funds. Platt College reserves the right to cancel a student’s enrollment. Students can appeal their enrollment cancellation in writing to the Director of Education within 1 business day of cancellation. If a class is discontinued by the school while students are still enrolled in that class and the school is still offering training in other areas, all monies (student loan, grant, and etc.) paid to the school by students enrolled in the class at the time it is discontinued will be refunded to the entity legally entitled to the refund unless Platt College restarts the class within 30 days from the date of discontinuance.

*First-time enrollment student is: any student that is starting classes for the first time at a Platt College campus, or a student that is in their initial period of enrollment after graduating from another Platt College program.

Withdrawal

Students desiring to withdraw from the school or an individual course should contact the Director of Education or Registrar to obtain the necessary forms and procedures for official withdrawal. Students who withdraw from one or more courses during drop/add but maintain enrollment in at least one or more courses will be unregistered from the courses being dropped. Students withdrawing after the drop/add period and prior to the last day to withdrawal will receive a “W.” Students withdrawing from one or more courses after the last day to withdrawal will receive the grade earned in the course. “Ws” are not computed in the student’s GPA. Students who receive Federal Student Loans must schedule an exit loan counseling with a Financial Services Officer before they leave school, either by graduation or withdrawal. Last Day to Withdraw: A student is awarded a grade of W (Withdrawal) when withdrawing from an active course or all courses prior to the last day to withdraw for a term or grading period. The last day to withdraw from a course is prior to the last week of the student’s course.

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Institutional Refund Policy Any student wishing to withdraw from school should make such request in writing. When the student is under legal age, the notice of the withdrawal should be submitted by the parent or sponsor. A formal exit interview should be executed any time a student terminates classes for any reason.

Appropriate refunds due to the student shall be made within 30 days after notice of cancellation or termination. All other refunds shall be made within 45 days from the date the institution determines that the student has withdrawn. In all instances, the refunds shall be based on and computed from the last date of attendance with the exception of student’s failure to return from an approved leave of absence. The termination date for a student failing to return from an approved leave of absence is the day following the scheduled date of the return; any refunds due to the student failing to return from an approved leave of absence will be made within 30 days from this termination date.

During the first seven calendar days of classes, entering school and starting the course

of training, the tuition refunded shall be 100% of the contract price of the course; thereafter,

During the first 25% of any academic year, the institution earns 25% of the stated price for that academic year plus any previous academic year costs; thereafter

During the second 25% of any academic year, the institution earns 50% of the stated price for that academic year plus any previous academic year costs; thereafter

After more than 50% of any academic year, the institution earns 100% of the stated price for that academic year plus any previous academic year costs; up to and not more than the total stated price of the entire course.

Core books and supplies are included in the cost of tuition and are not returnable; therefore, no refund is allowed.

Federal Student Aid may not cover all unpaid institutional charges due to the institution if a student withdraws from School. This may result in a balance owed to the institution after the student has withdrawn. Students are encouraged to meet with a Financial Aid staff member prior to making the decision to leave school.

Refund Policy for Students Called to Active Military Service

A student of the School who withdraws from the School as a result of the student being called to active duty in a military service of the United States or the Oklahoma National Guard may elect one of the following options for each program in which the student is enrolled:

1. if tuition and fees are collected in advance of the withdrawal, a pro rata refund of any tuition, fees, or other charges paid by the student for the program and a cancellation of any unpaid tuition, fees, or other charges owed by the student for the portion of the program the student does not complete following withdrawal;

2. a grade of incomplete with the designation “withdrawn-military” for the courses in the program, other than courses for which the student has previously received a grade on the student’s transcript, and the right to re-enroll in the program, or a substantially

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equivalent program if that program is no longer available, not later than the first anniversary of the date the student is discharged from active military duty without payment of additional tuition, fees, or other charges for the program other than any previously unpaid balance of the original tuition, fees, and charges for books for the program; or

3. the assignment of an appropriate final grade or credit for the courses in the program, but only if the instructor or instructors of the program determine that the student has:

a. Satisfactorily completed at least 90 percent of the required coursework for the program; and

b. Demonstrated sufficient mastery of the program material to receive credit for completing the program.

The payment of refunds will be totally completed such that the refund instrument has been negotiated or credited into the proper account(s), within 60 days after the effective date of termination.

Return of Title IV Funds Policy

The U.S. Department of Education requires schools to recalculate the amount of federal student aid a student earned any time a student is withdrawn or dismissed from school prior to completing 60% of a payment or term period. The amount earned calculation is based on the percent of the time the student completed in the payment or term period in proportion to the total amount of time in the period.

Students completing 60% of the payment or term period earn 100% of the federal financial aid for the same period. Platt College defines a payment period as a term for most programs. For non-term and clock hour programs, the calculation basis for the payment period is the period of time it takes a student to complete both half the number of credits or clock hours and half the number of weeks of the academic year, program, or remainder of the program. Conditions where Title IV funds are required to be returned:

1. The school is required to return any required excess funds. The amount of the excess funds the school returns is the lesser of the:

a. Institutional charges multiplied by the unearned percentage of funds, or b. Entire amount of excess funds

2. If more aid was received than was earned, the excess funds must be returned. Students are required to return any necessary excess funds remaining. Any loan funds that a student must return, the student (or the student’s parents for a PLUS loan) repays as regular monthly loan payments, in accordance with the terms of the promissory note. That is, the student (or parent) makes scheduled payments to the holder of the loan over a period of time.

3. In the event of a grant overpayment, federal regulations require the student repay 50% of the total grant overpayment. In addition, regulations clarify that students are not required to repay grant overpayments which are $50 or less. Students responsible for a grant overpayment must make arrangement with the School or US Department of Education to repay the funds. Failure by the student to repay the required overpayment will result in a loss of future federal student assistance (Title IV programs.)

a. Conditions where Title IV funds may be owed to a student upon withdrawal from school: If a student received (or the School received on the student’s behalf) less aid than the amount that is earned, the student may be able to receive a disbursement for the additional funds.

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b. This process must be completed within the timeframe set forth by the Cancellation and Refund Policy but no later than 45 days of the student’s withdrawal date. The withdrawal date is determined by: 1. the last day of attendance for an ‘Unofficial’ withdrawal (not maintaining satisfactory academic progress, excessive absences/tardies, improper conduct, or failure to fulfill financial obligations to the School); 2. The last day of attendance for an ‘Official’ withdrawal (Students who wish to officially terminate their training for any reason should notify the Executive Director in writing. The written notification should explain the reasons for wishing to terminate. See Procedure for Withdrawing from School in the catalog for more information.)

c. The Return to Title IV Funds policy is distinct and separate from the Cancellation and Refund policy and is in addition to any other refund calculation the School is required to perform. Please refer to the Cancellation and Refund Policy in the catalog for additional information. Students are responsible for any balances due to the School for unpaid institutional charges. Students considering withdrawing from the School should contact the Financial Aid Office and the Business Office to determine the amount of federal student assistance funds, if any, must be returned on the student’s behalf. Any student elective to withdraw from the School is responsible for any balance due and payable to the School as a result of the Return of Title IV calculation.

Federal Student Aid may not cover all unpaid institutional charges due to the institution if a student withdraws from School. This may result in a balance owed to the institution after the student has withdrawn. Students are encouraged to meet with a Financial Aid staff member prior to making the decision to leave school.

Allocation of Title IV Returns

Returns will be made by the institution within 45 calendar days of the date of the official withdrawal as determined by the institution. Returns will be made in the following order:

1. Unsubsidized FFEL/Direct Stafford Loan 2. Subsidized FFEL/Direct Stafford Loan 3. Federal Perkins Loan 4. Federal PLUS Loan 5. Direct PLUS Loan (Parent) 6. Pell Grant 7. Academic Competitiveness Grant 8. FSEOG 9. Iraq Afghanistan Service Grant

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Programs (Programs vary by campus – please see the individual Program Sections which note campus locations)

Culinary Arts

Pastry Arts Practical Nursing Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration

Combination Welding

Business Studies Dental Assisting Massage Therapy Medical Assisting

Medical Billing and Coding*

Cyber Security* Health Information Technology*

*The mode of delivery for this program may be ground, hybrid, or distance education

Instructional Equipment

The equipment provided for instructional purposes is comparable to that found in the industry for which the student is being trained.

The Culinary Arts program utilizes computers, printers, knives, mixers, and commercial kitchen equipment similar to what is generally found in a professional kitchen.

The Pastry Arts program utilizes computers, printers, knives, mixers, and commercial baking and kitchen equipment similar to those found in a commercial kitchen or bakery.

The Practical Nursing program utilizes computers, printers, EKG machines, centrifuges, autoclaves, microscopes, and various other supplies and equipment such as, or similar to, that found in a medical employment setting.

The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration program utilizes various gas and electric furnaces, heat pumps, air conditioning units, refrigerators, icemakers and brazing, along with common hand tools associated with the trade.

The Combination Welding program utilizes various types of cutting equipment, welding machines, and common hand tools associated with the trade.

The Business Studies program utilizes computers and computer programs that are used

in the industry.

The Dental Assisting program utilizes computers, printers, dental chairs, X-ray equipment, and various other supplies and equipment such as, or similar to, that found in a dental employment setting.

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The Massage Therapy program utilizes massage tables, paraffin baths, sheets, towels and various other supplies and equipment such as, or similar to, that found in a massage therapy setting. The student will also have a large bag to carry linen.

The Medical Assisting program utilizes computers, printers, EKG machines, centrifuges, autoclaves, microscopes, and various other supplies and equipment such as, or similar to, that found in a medical employment setting.

The Cybersecurity and Health Information Technology programs are offered online.

Dress Code

Platt College maintains a dress code to prepare students for these careers. Students will be required to comply with the following:

Allied Health/Wellness Programs Scrubs (included in tuition cost), shoes, and socks as required by each industry must be worn at

all times. For health and safety reasons: minimal jewelry (no necklaces or bracelets, one stud or button-

type earring per ear), no nail polish or nails that extend past the fingertip, no acrylic nails. Long hair must be pulled back or pinned up so that it does not fall forward. MT students must provide swimsuits until they are proficient in draping procedures. Students should bathe regularly and practice good personal hygiene. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required to be worn at designated times in lab areas. Visible body piercings may not be worn. In cases where piercings cannot be removed, the

piercing must be concealed. When possible, tattoos should be concealed.

Culinary & Pastry Arts Programs Clean, white chef’s jacket, chef’s pants and hat (included in tuition cost) must be worn at all

times. School issued or approved black, closed-toe kitchen shoes must be worn at all times. Jewelry is restricted to smooth wedding bands, watches, and stud earring (1per ear) in ears

only (NO larger than end of a pencil). Ear gauges must be closed and no larger than a nickel. Any other jewelry must be removed.

Students are required to wear hats and appropriate hair restraints when in a food production environment.

Men with facial hair are expected to keep beards and moustaches neat and trimmed and ½ inch above the collar.

Fingernails are to be kept trimmed and clean. No artificial nails, nail polish, or nail jewelry will be allowed.

Skilled Trade Programs Platt College uniform shirts are required for each program. They should be clean, pressed, in

good repair, and be buttoned and tucked inside the trousers (except where un-tucked shirts are required, such as during welding procedures). The type of shirt depends on the lab activity being performed.

While brazing, cutting, or operating a torch, long sleeve shirts are required. While working on units with pulleys and/or electrical connections, short sleeve shirts are

required.

Gloves: The use of Platt College supplied 100% cotton gloves is required any time students are handling refrigerant or involved in brazing activities.

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Dark-colored work pants or jeans should be in clean and good repair. Shorts, cut-offs, sweatpants, windbreaker pants, and large belt buckles are not permitted.

Shoes must be in good repair. Sandals are not permitted. Hats/caps are not allowed to be worn in classrooms or administrative offices. Jewelry must be kept to a minimum due to safety reasons. Facial jewelry is not permitted. Do

not wear jewelry that could get caught in machinery or otherwise caught in an accident. Visible body piercings may not be worn. In cases where piercings cannot be removed, the

piercing must be concealed. When possible, tattoos should be concealed. Hair should be of a length that is appropriate to the occupation for which the student is

being trained and does not create a safety hazard. Other: Students should bathe regularly and practice good personal hygiene. Safety glasses are

required to be worn at all times in designated areas. Avoid loose clothing such as baggy pants/shirts or dragging pants as these can be a safety hazard and cause an accident.

Combination Welding Dress Code Specifications

Long sleeve flame-retardant shirts are required. Pants must have cuffs and should fit so that they hang straight down the leg. Steel toed shoes are required at all times. Additional personal protective equipment will be required to be worn during lab activities. This equipment includes: welding caps, safety glasses, ear plugs, clear or shaded face shields, welding jackets, and gloves.

Program Fees Program fees represent an adjustment to the basic tuition rate and reflect the cost of specialized facilities, equipment, materials, instruction, or other circumstances required to offer a program. Program fees are assessed each quarter to students enrolled in certain programs as an additional charge based on the number of credit hours taken and are payable in full at registration. Note that Program fees apply to all classes in the designated program.

Textbooks Textbooks are available for purchase at the campus’ online-bookstore and may be in addition to tuition and fees based on your enrollment agreement. Appropriate charges for textbooks will be added to your student account. Textbooks purchased by the student become the property of the student. The bookstore is offered as a service to students. Students are not required to purchase their books at the bookstore or from the school. Revisions

Platt College has the right to make any revisions or improvements in its course of training that it may deem necessary, with the understanding that such changes will not involve additional tuition costs to the student and will not affect the outline of training for current students as approved by the State Board.

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Air Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration (Offered at the Platt College - Tulsa and Moore campus)

The Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration (ACHR) diploma program is designed to prepare the student for a career in the residential and commercial air conditioning, heating, refrigeration fields. Classes combine theory with practical application of hands-on skills. Students will learn the use of hand and specialty tools and emphasize equipment and shop safety procedures as well as customer service skills. They will learn troubleshooting, servicing, and repairing residential and commercial air conditioning, heating and refrigeration systems.

The ACHR program is intended for persons who desire a career in the air conditioning, heating and refrigeration field. Students must possess a high school diploma, GED or recognized equivalent.

The ACHR graduate will be qualified for entry-level employment as an installer, repairer, or service technician within the service, property management, and industrial companies and contractors. The normal duration required to complete this program is 60.0 Quarter Credit Hours and the maximum timeframe is 90.0 Quarter Credit Hours. Total Quarter Credit Hours: 60 Total Clock Hours: 960 Length of Program: 40 weeks Credential: Diploma

Course #

Course Title Lecture Clock Hours

Lab Clock Hours

Total Clock Hours

Quarter Credit Hours

AC121A Intro to Climate Control & Safety 60 60 120 7.5

AC130A Basic Electricity 42 42 84 5.0

AC131A Electrical Controls & Motors 60 60 120 7.5

AC230A Air Conditioning Systems 60 60 120 7.5

AC231A Air Conditioning Design and Controls 60 60 120 7.5

AC332A Heating Systems and Controls 42 42 84 5.0

AC333A Heating and Heat Pumps 42 42 84 5.0

AC432A Refrigeration Systems 60 60 120 7.5

WFS101A Technical Mathematics 36 0 36 2.5

WFS105A Technical Customer Service 36 0 36 2.5

WFS107A Career Planning 36 0 36 2.5

Program Totals 534 426 960 60.0

Note – Other than stated prerequisites, the courses above do not necessarily have to be taught in the order in which they are outlined above.

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Business Studies (Offered at Platt College – Tulsa and Lawton)

The Business Studies program provides education for the person seeking an entry-level career in business administration. Students are provided an opportunity to establish an introductory-level foundation in administration; customer service; accounting; sales and marketing; project management; and entrepreneurship. Graduates of the program may seek entry-level employment as sales representatives, management trainees, assistant office managers, customer service representatives, assistant project managers, accounting clerks, and other business-related roles in a number of industries and government agencies. The normal duration required to complete this program is 60.0 Quarter Credit Hours and the maximum timeframe is 90.0 Quarter Credit Hours. Total Quarter Credit Hours: 60.0 Total Clock Hours: 630 Length of Program: 50 weeks Credential: Diploma

Course #

Course Title

Lecture Clock Hours

Lab Clock Hours

Total Clock Hours


ENG1101 English Composition I 40 0 40 4.0

MTH1101 College Mathematics 40 0 40 4.0

COM1101 Interpersonal Communications 40 0 40 4.0

PSY1101 Organizational Dynamics 40 0 40 4.0

INT1108 Practical Computer Applications 30 20 50 4.0

BUS1105 Customer Relations and Servicing 40 0 40 4.0

BUS1110 Accounting I 40 0 40 4.0

BUS1115 Word Processing / Presentation Skills 30 20 50 4.0

BUS1120 Management for Success 40 0 40 4.0

BUS2110 Spreadsheet Skills 30 20 50 4.0

BUS2220 Introduction to Human Resources 40 0 40 4.0

BUS2225 Introduction to Marketing 40 0 40 4.0

BUS2230 Project Management Foundations 40 0 40 4.0

BUS2240 Sales Principles 40 0 40 4.0

BUS2245 Small Business Management 40 0 40 4.0

Program Totals

570

60 630 60


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Combination Welding (Offered at the Moore campus)

The Combination Welding (CW) diploma program is designed to equip the graduate with skills and knowledge in the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW) and plasma arc cutting (PAC). Through classes which combine theory with practical application of hands-on skills, the student is prepared to take welding certification exams meeting the Nation Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) standards. All shop courses include the use of hand and specialty tools and emphasize equipment and shop safety.

The CW program is intended for persons who desire a career in the Welding industry. Students must possess a high school diploma, GED or recognized equivalent.

The CW graduate will be qualified for entry-level employment in building construction, shipbuilding, manufacturing, gas and oil field services, and as welding operators. The normal duration required to complete this program is 56.5 Quarter Credit Hours and the maximum timeframe is 84.75 Quarter Credit Hours. Total Quarter Credit Hours: 56.5 Total Clock Hours: 960 Length of Program: 40 Weeks Credential: Diploma

Course #


Lab Clock Hours

Total Clock Hours


CW102AA Basic Craft Skills, Tools, Materials and Methods

60 60 120 7.5

CW160AA Welding Safety, Cutting, Materials and Methods

30 90 120 7.0

CW230A SMAW Open V Groove Welds 30 90 120 7.0

CW260A Symbol Drawing, SS Groove, Air Carbon, Plasma Arc

50 70 120 7.0

CW330A GMAW, FCAW, GTAW Plate 30 90 120 7.0

CW360A GMAW & GTAW Pipe 30 90 120 7.0

CW430A GTAW Carbon & Low Alloy Steel Pipe 30 90 120 7.0

CW460A GTAW Aluminum Pipe and Plate 21 63 84 4.5

WFS107A Career Planning 36 0 36 2.5



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Culinary Arts (Offered at Platt College OKC and Tulsa* Campus)

The Culinary Arts Program is a comprehensive program offering students a broad-based culinary education including theory and practical instruction. The educational objective of the program is to provide the student with a thorough understanding of the culinary arts including competencies in safety and sanitation, the hot kitchen, Garde Manger, baking, pastries, and food service management. The curriculum is driven by the needs of the food service industry and meets current accepted standards.

The career objective of the Culinary Arts Program is to provide the student with the skills and knowledge to succeed as a professional in the food service industry including hotels, resorts, restaurants, caterers, hospitals and other commercial food service establishments. The competencies included in the program prepare students for industry certification. The courses emphasize hands-on practical experience through extensive activities in industry standard laboratory kitchens. Students will receive instruction from faculty with considerable industry experience while working with the most modern equipment. In addition, the student will gain valuable experience in both the front and back of the house in the student-operated fine dining restaurant.

Upon completion of the program, the graduate will be eligible for entry-level positions in food service operations including hotels, resorts, restaurants, caterers, hospitals, institutional and contract feeding sites and other commercial food service establishments.

The normal duration required to complete this program is 52.0 Quarter Credit Hours and the maximum timeframe is 78.0 Quarter Credit Hours.

Total Quarter Credit Hours: 52.0 Total Clock Hours: 990 Length of Program: 36 or 54 weeks (depending on selected schedule) Credential: Diploma

Course #

Course Title

Lecture Clock Hours

Lab Clock Hours

Extern Clock Hours

Total Clock Hours


CLSC2002 Strategies for Career Success 20 0 0 20 1.0

CUL 1001 Skills Development I 25 65 0 90 5

CUL1002A Skills Development II A 10 20 0 30 1.5

CUL1002B Skills Development II B 15 45 0 60 3.5

CUL1003 Introduction to Kitchen Skills 10 10 0 20 1.0

CUL1004 Food Safety 30 0 0 30 2.0

CUL1005 Introduction to Baking and Pastry 8 22 0 30 1.5

CUL1006 Intro to Garde Manger 8 22 0 30 1.5

CUL1007 Foodservice Management 30 0 0 30 2.0

CUL1008 International Cuisine 25 65 0 90 5.0

CUL1009 Purchasing and Cost Control 30 0 0 30 2.0

CUL1010 Menu Planning 20 0 0 20 1.0

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CUL1011 Ala Carte Kitchen 25 125 0 150 8.5

CUL1012 Dining Room Service 25 125 0 150 8.5

CUL1013 Food and Nutrition 30 0 0 30 2.0

CUL1014 Externship 0 0 180 180 6.0

Program Totals 311 499 180 990 52.0

Note – Other than stated prerequisites, the courses above do not necessarily have to be taught in the order in which they are outlined above. *This campus is no longer accepting enrollments

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Cyber Security (Offered at Platt College Tulsa)

The Cyber Security Associate Degree Program delivers fundamental IT security principles and real-world applications, tools, and techniques used in today's entry-level job work force for careers in IT Security, Cyber- security, or Information Assurance. The program allows students to master essential security functions through the use of virtual desktops in a secure lab environment, which offers innovative hands-on training with the most current computer security software. Students will learn core principles of networking, information systems security, risk management, security policy implementation, legal issues, auditing, access control, authentication strategies, security strategies specific to windows platforms and applications, security strategies in Linux platforms and applications, security strategies for web applications and social networking, wireless and mobile device security, and cyberwarfare. Students will also address the implementation and continued maintenance of security solutions, systems, and procedures. This program prepares students for entry-level positions as security analysts and similar positions and covers curriculum that will allow students to sit for industry-recognized certifications.

Program Outcomes:

Identify and describe security threats and vulnerabilities to a network or information

system.

Explain and apply different strategies for securing networks or information systems Evaluate a computer network and the information security needs of an organization. Differentiate security assessment techniques to find security vulnerabilities in a network. Describe basic principles of networking, including the OSI model and the TCP/IP model,

along with the protocols and applications that function within these models Examine the use of routers and switches to create a secure environment.

Investigate how creating subnets, DMZs, and VLANs can be used to secure an environment Examine wireless security mechanisms and the vulnerabilities and attacks they can

mitigate. Describe and analyze the hardware, software, components of a network and their

interrelationship. Assess cyber security risk management policies in order to adequately protect an

organization's critical information and assets.

Identify relevant laws and standards applicable to information systems security and computer crime

Assess security policy practices for windows and Linux platforms. The normal duration required to complete this program is 92.0 Quarter Credit Hours and the maximum timeframe is 138.0 Quarter Credit Hours. Total Quarter Credit Hours: 92.0 Total Clock Hours: 1140* / 1180** Length of Program: 18 Months Credential: Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS)

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Course #

Course Title

Lecture Clock Hours

Lab Clock Hours

Extern Clock Hours

Total Clock Hours


CYS1100 Fundamentals of Information Systems Security

30.0 20.0 0.0 50.0 4.0

INT1108 Practical Computer Applications 30.0 20.0 0 50.0 4.0

CYS1120 Managing Risk in Information Systems 30.0 20.0 0.0 50.0 4.0

CYS1130 Security Policies and Implementation Issues

30.0 20.0 0.0 50.0 4.0

CYS1150 Access Control, Authentication, and Public Key Infrastructure

30.0 20.0 0.0 50.0 4.0

CYS1160 Security Strategies in Windows Platforms and Applications

30.0 20.0 0.0 50.0 4.0

CYS1170 Security Strategies in Linux Platforms and Applications

30.0 20.0 0.0 50.0 4.0

CYS1180 Network Security, Firewalls, and VPNs 30.0 20.0 0.0 50.0 4.0

CYS1190 Security Strategies for Web Applications & Social Networking

30.0 20.0 0.0 50.0 4.0

CYS1200 Wireless and Mobile Device Security 30.0 20.0 0.0 50.0 4.0

CYS1210 Cyber Security Externship* 10.0 0.0 90.0 100.0 4.0

CYS2210 Cyber Security Capstone** 40.0 0.0 0.0 40.0 4.0

INT1110 PC Hardware and Software 20.0 40.0 0.0 60.0 4.0

INT1111 PC Operating Systems 20.0 40.0 0.0 60.0 4.0

INT1112 Certification Preparation 40.0 0.0 0.0 40.0 4.0

INT1116 Networking Concepts I 20.0 40.0 0.0 60.0 4.0

INT1117 Networking Concepts II 20.0 40.0 0.0 60.0 4.0

INT2240 Security Concepts 20.0 40.0 0.0 60.0 4.0

COM1101 Interpersonal Communications 40.0 0.0 0.0 40.0 4.0

CRT1000 Critical Thinking 40.0 0.0 0.0 40.0 4.0

ENG1101 English Composition I 40.0 0.0 0.0 40.0 4.0

MTH1101 College Mathematics 40.0 0.0 0.0 40.0 4.0

PSY1103 Introduction to Psychology 40.0 0.0 0.0 40.0 4.0

SCI1101 Environmental Science 40.0 0.0 0.0 40.0 4.0

Program Totals with Externship* 690 400 90 1180 92.0

Program Totals with Capstone** 720 400 0 1120 92.0


*Applicable to ground/hybrid delivery **Applicable to distance education delivery

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Dental Assisting (Offered at Platt College –Tulsa, OKC, Moore, Lawton)

The Dental Assisting Diploma program is designed to prepare the student for a dental assisting career which combines dental office administration, laboratory procedures, and assisting the dentist with direct patient care. Skills include dental office business procedures, dental laboratory techniques, dental radiology, CPR, four-handed and six-handed chairside assisting, word processing and other computer skills.

The Dental Assisting program is intended for persons who desire a career in the dental field, working with patients or in dental office administration. Students must possess a high school diploma, GED or recognized equivalent. The Dental Assisting graduate will expect to find entry-level employment with a dental office or clinic as a receptionist, insurance clerk, and/or chairside assistant.

Students are required to pass the Radiation Safety course administered by the Oklahoma Dental Foundation prior to beginning the externship portion of the program. Additionally, student must have a valid Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) Permit, issued by the Oklahoma Board of Dentistry prior to beginning the externship portion of the program. Platt College will pay for the first attempt of the Radiation Safety Course and the initial Dental Permit application fee. Subsequent attempts of the Radiation Safety Course and Dental Permit renewals will be the responsibility of the student.

Any student with a history of misdemeanor or felony must disclose that fact on the RDA application. If a student feels his/her criminal background will affect the RDA application, an Application to Request Evaluation of a Criminal History will be made available from the Admissions Department prior to enrollment in the Dental Assisting Program. The normal duration required to complete this program is 47.5 Quarter Credit Hours and the maximum timeframe is 71.25 Quarter Credit Hours. Total Quarter Credit Hours: 47.5 Total Clock Hours: 968 Length of Program: 40 Weeks Credential: Diploma

Course #


Lab Clock Hours

Extern Clock Hours

Total Clock Hours


DA111RA Dental History, Law and Ethics, Dental Team and Specialties

22 10 0 32 2

DA111OA Dental Patient Relations and Office Equipment

22 10 0 32 2

DA111YA Dental Patient Records 22 10 0 32 2

DA111GA Dental Appointments and Scheduling 22 10 0 32 2

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Course #


Lab Clock Hours

Extern Clock Hours

Total Clock Hours


DA111TA Dental Accounting and Insurance 22 10 0 32 2

DA111VA Dental Inventory Control 22 10 0 32 2

DA113RA Keyboarding and Dental Software as part of the Dental Team

6 10 0 16 .5

DA113OA Keyboarding and using Dental Software to aid in Patient Relations

6 10 0 16 .5

DA113YA Keyboarding and Dental Software for Patient Records

6

10 0 16 .5

DA113GA Keyboarding and Dental Software for Appointments and Scheduling

6 10 0 16 .5

DA113TA Keyboarding and Dental Software for Accounting and Insurance

6 10 0 16 .5

DA113VA Keyboarding and Dental Software for Inventory Control

6 10 0 16 .5

DA211RA Preventative Dentistry and Infection Control

20 12 0 32 2

DA211OA General Anatomy and Physiology and Hazardous Materials

20 12 0 32 2

DA211YA Head and Neck Anatomy and Preparation for Patient Care

20 12 0 32 2

DA211GA Embryology, Histology and Pharmacology 20 12 0 32 2

DA211TA Tooth Morphology and Microbiology 20 12 0 32 2

DA211VA Management of Common Dental Emergencies and CPR

15 17 0 32 1.5

DA311RA Clinical Dental Assisting/Instruments and Trays

10 30 0 40 2

DA311OA Clinical Dental Assisting/Pain Anxiety and Management

10 30 0 40 2

DA311YA Clinical Dental Assisting/Dental Radiology 10 30 0 40 2

DA311GA Clinical Dental Assisting/Endodontics, Oral Surgery, Oral Pathology and Orthodontics

10 30 0 40 2

DA311TA Clinical Dental Assisting/Pediatrics, Periodontics, and Prosthodontics

10 30 0 40 2

DA311VA Clinical Dental Assisting/Restorative and Advanced Functions

8 32 0 40 2

DA402A Externship 0 0 200 200 6.5

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Course #


Lab Clock Hours

Extern Clock Hours

Total Clock Hours


AGEN148A Career Planning 12 36 0 48 2.5

Program Totals 353 415 200 968 47.5


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Health Information Technology (Offered at Platt College Tulsa)

The Health Information Technology Program prepares graduates to perform a variety of technology oriented, health information functions including organizing, analyzing, and technically evaluating health information and data; compiling administrative and health statistics; and coding diseases, operations, and other procedures. Responsibilities also include maintaining and using a variety of health information indices, special registries, storage and retrieval systems; inputting and retrieving computerized health data, and controlling the release of health information.

Graduates work in acute care hospitals, ambulatory, long-term, and mental health facilities, state and federal agencies, and at insurance companies, and colleges. Some are self-employed in businesses such as transcription services and consulting.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Health Information program, graduates should be able to:

Explain content related to procedural and diagnostic classifications and terminologies. Identify health record documentation requirements. Apply healthcare information requirements and standards to organization and

accuracy of data.

Adhere to healthcare privacy, confidentiality, and ethical standards related to health

information.

Utilize technology, including hardware and software, to ensure data collection, storage, analysis, and reporting of information.

Ensure the quality of medical records by verifying their completeness, accuracy, and proper entry into computer systems.


Total Quarter Credit Hours: 92 Total Clock Hours: 1110* / 980** Length of Program: 18 Months Credential: Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS)

Course #

Course Title Lecture

Clock Hours

Lab Clock

Hours

Extern Clock

Hours

Total Clock

Hours


AHS1100 Integumentary, Skeletal, Muscular, and Gastrointestinal Systems

40.0 0.0 0.0 40.0 4.0

AHS1200 Respiratory, Cardiovascular, Blood, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems

40.0 0.0 0.0 40.0 4.0

AHS1300 Nervous, Sensory, Endocrine, Urinary, and Reproductive Systems

40.0 0.0 0.0 40.0 4.0

AHS1420 Pharmacology 30.0 20.0 0.0 50.0 4.0

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AHS1650 Medical Coding 30.0 20.0 0.0 50.0 4.0

AHS2150 Medical Insurance Billing 30.0 20.0 0.0 50.0 4.0

HCI2000 Clinical Capstone* 30.0 20.0 0.0 50.0 4.0

HCI1200 Introduction to Health Information Management

40.0 0.0 0.0 40.0 4.0

HCI1450 Diagnosis and Procedural Coding 30.0

20.0 0.0 50.0 4.0

HCI1650 Healthcare Systems 40.0 0.0 0.0 40.0 4.0

HCI1700 Statistics in Healthcare 40.0 0.0 0.0 40.0 4.0

HCI1800 Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare Information Technology

40.0 0.0 0.0 40.0 4.0

HCI1900 Quality Assurance in Healthcare 40.0 0.0 0.0 40.0 4.0

HCI2100 Externship and Medical Review* 20.0 0.0 180.0 200.0 8.0

HCI2157 Multicultural Healthcare** 40.0 0.0 0.0 40.0 4.0

HCI2310 Capstone and Medical Review** 80.0 0.0 0.0 80.0 8.0

AHS1108 Practical Computer Applications 30.0 20.0 0.0 50.0 4.0

MBC1324 Health Information Systems and Technology

30.0 20.0 0.0 50.0 4.0

COM1101 Interpersonal Communications 40.0 0.0 0.0 40.0 4.0

ENG1101 English Composition I 40.0 0.0 0.0 40.0 4.0

MTH1101 College Mathematics 40.0 0.0 0.0 40.0 4.0

CRT1000 Critical Thinking 40.0 0.0 0.0 40.0 4.0

SOC1103 Introduction to Sociology 40.0 0.0 0.0 40.0 4.0

PSY1103 Introduction to Psychology 40.0 0.0 0.0 40.0 4.0

Program Totals with Externship* 790 140 180 1110 92.0

Program Totals with Capstone** 860 120 0.0 980 92.0


*Applicable to ground/hybrid delivery

**Applicable to distance education delivery

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Massage Therapy (Offered at the Platt College Lawton Campus)

The Massage Therapy program provides training for an entry-level career as a professional massage therapist. Students develop the knowledge necessary to develop massage protocol and perform an extensive therapeutic massage with focus on whole-body wellness. Graduates are prepared for employment opportunities in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, medical offices, spas, health clubs, and private practice, and are eligible to sit for the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx). The normal duration required to complete this program is 710 Clock Hours and the maximum timeframe is 1065 Clock Hours. Students located in Oklahoma: It has been determined that the Massage Therapy program meets the requirements to obtain licensure in Oklahoma. Students living outside of Oklahoma: No determination has been made as to if our Massage Therapy program meets the requirements to obtain licensure in any state outside of Oklahoma. Total Clock Hours: 710 Length of Program: 35 Weeks Credential: Diploma

Course #

Course Title

Lecture Clock Hours

Lab Clock Hours

Extern Clock Hours

Total Clock Hours

MTP 1160 Massage Therapy Theory 20 10 0 30.00

MTP 1180 Swedish Massage 20 40 0 60.00

MTP 1165 Anatomy & Physiology I 50 10 0 60.00

MTP 1272 Therapeutic Massage I 25 15 0 40.00

MTP 1166 Anatomy & Physiology II 40 10 0 50.00

MTP 1273 Therapeutic Massage II 25 15 0 40.00

MTP 1175 Kinesiology Upper Body 30 30 0 60.00

MTP 1269 Hydrotherapy & Aromatherapy 10 30 0 40.00

MTP 1176 Kinesiology Lower Body 30 30 0 60.00

MTP 1181 Massage Pathology 30 10 0 40.00

MTP 1275 Special Populations 30 10 0 40.00

MTP 1169 Somatic Psychology 20 0 0 20.00

MTP 1185 Law, Business, and Ethics 30 0 0 30.00

MTP 1190 Student Clinic I 0 40 0 40.00

MTP 1192 Student Clinic II 0 40 0 40.0

MTP 1194 Student Clinic III 0 40 0 40.0

MTP 1280 Exam Review 20 0 0 20.00

Program Totals 380 330 0 710


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Medical Assisting (Offered at Platt College OKC, Tulsa, Moore and Lawton Campus)

The Medical Assisting diploma program is designed to prepare students for a medical assisting career that combines medical office administration, laboratory procedures, and assisting the physician with direct patient care. Skills include medical office procedures, typing, computers, human anatomy and physiology, medical laboratory techniques, clinical procedures, CPR, first aid, word processing and other computer skills.

The Medical Assisting diploma program is intended for persons who desire a career in a medical office. Students must possess a high school diploma, GED or recognized equivalent.

The Medical Assisting graduates will expect to find entry-level employment with a medical office, clinic, minor emergency center, or other health care provider as a receptionist, insurance clerk, lab assistant, or physician clinical assistant. The normal duration required to complete this program is 50.5 Quarter Credit Hours and the maximum timeframe is 75.75 Quarter Credit Hours. Total Quarter Credit Hours: 50.5 Total Clock Hours: 968 Length of Program: 40 Weeks Credential: Diploma

Course #

Course Title

Lecture Clock Hours

Lab Clock Hours

Extern Clock Hours

Total Clock Hours


MA111RA Professionalism, Medical Office Environment, and Keyboarding

32 16 0 48 3

MA111OA Ethics Liability, Interpersonal Communications, and Keyboarding

32 16 0 48 3

MA111YA Oral and Written Communications and Keyboarding

32 16 0 48 3

MA111GA Medical Office Management and Keyboarding 32 16 0 48 3

MA111TA Records Management and Keyboarding 32 16 0 48 3

MA111VA Billing and Collections, Insurance and Coding, and Keyboarding

32 16 0 48 3

MA211RA Fundamentals of Body Structure and Muscular System

20 12 0 32 2

MA211OA Nervous System, Senses, Integumentary, and Skeletal Systems

20 12 0 32 2

MA211YA Respiratory and Circulatory Systems 15 17 0 32 1.5

MA211GA Reproductive Systems 20 12 0 32 2

MA211TA Immune System 20 12 0 32 2

MA211VA Digestive, Urinary and Endocrine Systems 20 12 0 32 2

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Course #

Course Title

Lecture Clock Hours

Lab Clock Hours

Extern Clock Hours

Total Clock Hours


MA311RA Sterilization and Infection Control 10 30 0 40 2

MA311OA Prepping Patients for Testing and Exams 10 30 0 40 2

MA311YA Prepping Patients for Cardiology Procedures

8 32 0 40 2

MA311GA Assisting with Obstetrics and Pediatrics 10 30 0 40 2

MA311TA Pharmacology 10 30 0 40 2

MA311VA Emergency 10 30 0 40 2

MA402A Externship 0 0 200 200 6.5

AGEN148A Career Planning 12 36 0 48 2.5

Program Totals 377 391 200 968 50.5


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Medical Billing and Coding (Offered at Platt College Tulsa, OKC and Lawton Campus)

The Medical Billing and Coding program prepares graduates to work as entry-level medical billing specialists. Students receive training in standard medical procedure coding, insurances, reimbursements, healthcare standards, and information storage and retrieval systems. Graduates may seek entry-level employment in physician’s offices, clinics, laboratories, hospitals, group practices, specialty practices, health insurance offices, and nursing homes. The program helps prepare and encourages graduates to sit for a certification examination. Total Quarter Credit Hours: 72.0 Total Clock Hours: 920 Length of Program: 15 Months Credential: Diploma

Course #

Course Title

Lecture Clock Hours

Lab Clock Hours

Extern Clock Hours

Total Clock Hours


AHS1100 Integumentary, Skeletal, Muscular, and Gastrointestinal Systems

40 0

0 40 4.0

AHS1200 Respiratory, Cardiovascular, Blood, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems

40 0

0 40 4.0

AHS1300 Nervous, Sensory, Endocrine, Urinary, and Reproductive Systems

40 0

0 40 4.0

AHS1310 Allied Health Orientation 40 0 0 40 4.0

AHS1400 Pathology 40 0 0 40 4.0

AHS1420 Pharmacology 30 20 0 50 4.0

AHS1520 Medical Office Systems 30 20 0 50 4.0

AHS1650 Medical Coding 30 20 0 50 4.0

AHS2150 Medical Insurance Billing 30 20 0 50 4.0

INT1108 Practical Computer Applications 30 20 0 50 4.0

MBC1324 Health Information Systems and Technology

30 20

0 50 4.0

MBC1500 Intermediate Coding 30 20 0 50 4.0

MBC2160 Advanced Medical Coding 30 20 0 50 4.0

MBC2300 Registries and Statistics 40 0 0 40 4.0

MBC2360 Externship 20 0 180 200 8.0

MBC2500 Coding Certification Preparation 40 0 0 40 4.0

PSY1101 Organizational Dynamics 40 0 0 40 4.0

Program Totals 580.0 160.0 180.0 920.0 72.0

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Pastry Arts (Offered at Platt College Moore Campus)

The Pastry Arts program will provide a broad orientation to aspiring bakers and pastry chefs. The focus

of this course will be on the basics and principles of pastry and the varieties that can be produced when the methodologies are understood. Students are introduced to the tools and techniques used by professional bakers and pastry chefs. Emphasis it placed on developing the skills, coordination and teamwork required in the baking and pastry industry. Baking and pastry instruction is delivered through lecture and hands-on kitchen instruction with students developing competencies in breads, desserts, cake decoration, buffet centerpieces and showpieces.

Studies in nutrition, sanitation and safety, management, and careers in the field of pastry arts give students a full spectrum of knowledge about the culinary industry as they develop their skills as baking and pastry technicians.

Graduates are prepared for employment in bakeries, restaurants, catering, and institutional settings in entry–level positions as assistant bakers and pastry chefs. The normal duration required to complete this program is 61.5 Quarter Credit Hours and the maximum timeframe is 92.25 Quarter Credit Hours. Total Quarter Credit Hours: 61.5 Total Clock Hours: 1238 Length of Program: 40 Weeks Credential: Diploma

Course #


Lab Clock Hours

Extern Clock Hours

Total Clock Hours


CLCS1002 Strategies for Academic Success 20 0 0 20 1.0

CLSC2002 Strategies for Career Success 20 0 0 20 1.0

PA1001 Introduction to Baking and Pastry 25 85 0 110 6.0

PA1002 Introduction to Kitchen and Basic Skills 10 12 0 22 1.0

PA1003 Food Safety and Sanitation 22 0 0 22 1.5

PA1004 Food and Nutrition 44 0 0 44 3.0

PA1005 Advanced Baking and Pastry 25 85 0 110 6.0

PA1006 International Breads 20 90 0 110 6.0

PA1007 Foodservice Management 45 0 0 45 3.0

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PA1008 Purchasing and Cost Control 45 0 0 45 3.0

PA1009 Tortes and Gateaux 25 85 0 110 6.0

PA1010 Plated Desserts 20 90 0 110 6.0

PA1011 Pastry Presentations 20 90 0 110 6.0

PA1012 Externship 0 0 360 360 12.0

Program Totals 341 537 360 1238 61.5


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Practical Nursing (Offered at Platt College Tulsa Campus)

The Practical Nursing program is a 14-month program designed to prepare students for an entry-level employment in various clinical settings as a Licensed Practical Nurse. The curriculum is designed to meet the needs of the health care community. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will have the ability to perform basic nursing skills proficiently, think critically, and communicate effectively within the Licensed Practical Nurse Scope of Practice 1. After successfully completing the written state licensing exam, graduates can work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or a licensed physician to provide skilled nursing care to selected patients. Students must have at least a high school diploma or a GED.

The Associate of Occupational Studies in Practical Nursing is approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing. Graduates of this state-approved program are eligible to apply to write the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for practical nurses. Applicants for Oklahoma licensure must meet all state and federal requirements to hold an Oklahoma license to practice nursing. In addition to completing a state-approved nursing education program that meets educational requirements and successfully passing the licensure examination, requirements include submission of an application for licensure, a criminal history records search, and evidence of citizenship or qualified alien status. Applicants for practical nurse licensure must also hold a high school diploma or a graduate equivalence degree (G.E.D.) [59 O.S. §567.5 & 567.6]. To be granted a license, an applicant must have the legal right to be in the United States (United States Code Chapter 8, Section 1621).

In addition, Oklahoma law only allows a license to be issued to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and legal permanent resident aliens. Other qualified aliens may be issued a temporary license that is valid until the expiration of their visa status, or if there is no expiration date, for one year.

Applicants who are qualified aliens must present, in person, valid documentary evidence of:

2. A valid, unexpired immigrant or nonimmigrant visa status for admission into the United States;

3. A pending or approved application for asylum in the United States; 4. Admission into the United States in refugee status; 5. A pending or approved application for temporary protected status in the United States; 6. Approved deferred action status; or 7. A pending application for adjustment of status to legal permanent resident status or

conditional resident status

The Board has the right to deny a license to an individual with a history of criminal background, disciplinary action on another health-related license of certification, or judicial declaration of mental incompetence [59 O.S. §567.8]. These cases are considered on an individual basis at the time application for licensure is made, with the exception of felony convictions. An individual with a felony conviction cannot apply for licensure for at least five years after completion of all sentencing terms, including probation and suspended sentences, unless a presidential or gubernatorial pardon is received [59 O.S. §567.5 & 567.6]. 1 For additional information on the Licensed Practical Nurse Scope of Practice, please refer to the Nursing Handbook.


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Total Quarter Credit Hours: 90.0 Total Clock Hours: 1418 Length of Program: 54 or 72 Weeks (depending on the selected schedule) Credential: Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS)

Course # Course Title Lecture

Clock Hours

Lab/Clinical Clock Hours

Total Clock Hours


PN1001 Success Strategies for Practical Nursing 20 0 20 1.0

PN1002 Medical Terminology 40 0 40 4.0

PN1003A Dosage Calculation for the Practical Nurse 40 0 40 2.5

PN1004 Computers for the Practical Nurse 30 0 30 3.0

PN1005A Nutrition 40 0 40 4.0

PN1006 Fundamentals of Nursing I 56 0 56 3.5

PN1007 Fundamentals of Nursing Lab I 0 50 50 2.5

BSC1008 Anatomy and Physiology I 50 0 50 5.0

PN1009 Fundamentals of Nursing II 47 0 47 3.0

PN1010 Fundamentals of Nursing Lab II 0 45 45 2.0

BSC1011 Anatomy and Physiology II 24 0 24 2.0

PSYC1012 Human Development 40 0 40 4.0

PN1013 Medical-Surgical Nursing I 54 0 54 3.5

PN1014 Medical-Surgical Nursing Clinical I 0 78 78 3.5

PN1015 Pharmacology I 24 0 24 1.5

PN1016 Medical-Surgical Nursing II 54 0 54 3.5

PN1017 Medical-Surgical Nursing Clinical II 0 78 78 3.5

PN1018 Pharmacology II 24 0 24 1.5

PN1019 Medical-Surgical Nursing III 54 0 54 3.5

PN1020 Medical-Surgical Nursing Clinical III 0 78 78 3.5

PN1021 Pharmacology III 24 0 24 1.5

PN1022 Medical-Surgical Nursing IV 45 0 45 3.0

PN1023 Medical-Surgical Nursing Clinical IV 0 52 52 2.5

PN1024 Pharmacology IV 16 0 16 1.0

PN1025 Maternal Nursing 30 0 30 2.0

PN1026 Maternal Nursing Clinical 0 13 13 0.5

PN1027 Medical-Surgical Nursing V 45 0 45 3.0

PN1028 Medical-Surgical Nursing Clinical V 0 52 52 2.5

PN1029 Pharmacology V 16 0 16 1.0

PN1030 Pediatric Nursing 30 0 30 2.0

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Course # Course Title Lecture

Clock Hours

Lab/Clinical Clock Hours

Total Clock Hours


PN 1031 Pediatric Nursing Clinical 0 13 13 0.5

PN1032 Medical-Surgical Nursing VI 40 0 40 2.5

PN1033 Mental Health Nursing 36 0 36 2.5

PN1034 Transition into Nursing 30 0 30 2.0

PN1035 Capstone 30 0 30 2.0

CLSC2002 Strategies for Career Success 20 0 20 1.0



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Course Descriptions Prerequisite overrides may be granted at the discretion of the Director of Education for extenuating circumstances.

Air Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration

AC121A Students in this course will learn basic safety considerations of the HVAC-R workplace. They will also learn thermodynamics and mechanical principles of operations of refrigeration as applied to any residential, commercial, and industrial air conditioning and refrigeration systems. In addition, student will practice preparing soft copper tubing connections using oxy-acetylene equipment, prepare soft copper lines, test, and repair refrigeration piping.

Introduction to Climate Control & Safety

120 Total Clock Hours

7.5 Quarter Credit Hours

Prerequisite: None

AC130A Students in this course will learn electron theory, magnetism, and Ohm’s Law

as applied to circuit fundamentals. Students will also practice connecting basic circuits in series, parallel, and compound circuits. In addition, students will learn how to select electrical materials, test, and install circuit protections and troubleshoot basic circuits and controls.

Basic Electricity



Prerequisite: None

AC131A Students in this course will learn how to read electrical schematic diagrams. Students will compare pictorial, schematic, and ladder diagrams using legends and electrical symbols. Students will also learn how to measure, monitor, and troubleshoot electrical circuit and operate control circuits employing different types of motors used on different HVAC/R applications.

Electrical Controls and Motors



Prerequisite: AC121A, AC130A

AC230A

Students in this course will learn the operation of refrigeration as applied to air conditioning units. Students will also identify air conditioning units applied to residential and light commercial industries. In addition, students will practice maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of split and unitary systems.

Air Conditioning Systems



Prerequisite: AC121A, AC130A

AC231A

Students in this course will learn about the design, construction and operations of various air-conditioning unit applications using psychometric and air properties. In addition, students will practice installation of split and unitary systems. They will also apply psychometric and air properties to examine the design and construction of fiberboard duct air handling systems.

Air Conditioning Design and Controls



Prerequisite: AC121A, AC130A, AC131A

AC332A Students in this course will learn about the design, maintenance, and repair of gas, standing pilot, and natural draft gas units, new gas furnaces, and force draft units. Students will also practice the operation, repair and maintenance

Heating Systems and Controls



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of heating solid circuitry controls.

AC333A Students in this course will learn about the design, maintenance, and repair of electric heating systems. Students will also practice the operation, repair, and maintenance of heating, solid state circuitry, and flame controls. In addition, students will learn the theory, maintenance, and repair of heat pumps.

Heating and Heat Pumps




AC432A Students in this course will learn about air conditioning system design, installation, maintenance, and repair including basic chill water systems. They will also learn about refrigerant reclamation, recycling and the technician’s responsibilities defined by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Clean Air Act. In addition, students will learn about ventilation duct design and installation, air flow characteristics and heat gain/loss calculations.

Refrigeration Systems




WFS101A

Students in this course will learn mathematical functions including fractions, decimals, proportions, perimeters, areas, volumes of geometric figures, and certain algebraic/trigonometric functions, as required by specific business and industries for successful on-the job performance.

Technical Mathematics



Prerequisite: None

WFS105A

Students in this course will learn general principles of customer service within a technical environment, including internal/external customer relationships, time management, best practices, and non-verbal communication skills.

Technical Customer Service



Prerequisite: None

WFS107A

Students in this course will learn how to write a resume and cover letter, search job leads, prepare for an interview, follow-up after an interview, and plan for career advancement.

Career Planning



Prerequisite: None

Business Studies

ENG1101 In this course, students learn about the context of writing and are given the opportunity to practice their personal writing skills. Elements of this course include awareness of audience, understanding of the writing process and elements of grammar and style, and critical reading and document writing. Overall, students are expected to learn about writing and its function within practical contexts.

English Composition I

40.0 Total Clock Hours


Prerequisite: None

MTH1101

The topics of this course cover the practical use of math through the number system, integers, algebraic expressions, graphs and data, and basic geometric principles.

College Mathematics



Prerequisite: None

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COM1101 The principles of effective verbal and nonverbal communication are the focus of this course. Students are given the opportunity to learn and apply communication techniques based on content, context, and audience.

Interpersonal Communications



Prerequisite: None

PSY1101 This course introduces students to concepts that cover the interaction between individuals and groups. Topics focus on behavior, relationships, and influence in such common groups as family and workplace organizations. Emphasis is placed on personal analysis of motivators, taking charge of needs fulfillment, and planning for change.

Organizational Dynamics



Prerequisite: None

INT1108 This course provides practical computer and general administrative skills required to utilize the computer as a tool in an office or clinical environment. Students will gain confidence in the use of the internet, email, productivity software, and associated computer hardware and software. The course will utilize a number of projects to reinforce the functionality and flexibility of the computer.

Practical Computer Applications



Prerequisite: None

BUS1105 This course introduces the students to the importance of customer service in business today. Students will be exposed to the essential skills needed when dealing with both external and internal customers. Emphasis will be focused on verbal and nonverbal communication skills, dealing with challenging customers, solving problems, surveying customer satisfaction and retaining customers.

Customer Relations and Servicing



Prerequisite: None

BUS1110 Students are acquainted with basic accounting principles. Emphasis is on the accounting cycle, accounting for cash receipts, disbursements, banking procedures and reconciliations, payroll processes, and recording the basic transactions of a sole proprietorship.

Accounting I



Prerequisite: None

BUS1115 This course addresses advanced word processing functions related to the preparation, revision, and editing of business documents. In addition, this course explores the application of graphics software in business presentations. Students create and edit software presentations for business applications, use proofing tools, and incorporate clip-art, charts, drawings, and special effects for building dynamic slide shows.

Word Processing / Presentation Skills



Prerequisite: None

BUS1120 This course introduces basic, intermediary, and enhanced spreadsheet skills in context of business applications and problem solving. Proper design and

Management for Success


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4.0 Quarter Credit Hours layout of spreadsheets to effectively communicate data across a variety of business environments will be addressed.

Prerequisite: None

BUS2110

This course introduces basic, intermediary and enhanced spreadsheet skills in the context of business applications and problem solving. Proper design and layout of spreadsheets to effectively communicate data across a variety of business environments will be addressed.

Spreadsheet Skills



Prerequisite: None

BUS2220

This course offers a study of human resource functions including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, placement, compensation, training, developing, evaluation, payroll, workplace safety, and labor relations.

Introduction to Human Resources



Prerequisite: None

BUS2225 Marketing concepts in the development of the proper promotional mix of product, place, promotion, and price are presented. Includes market research dealing with consumer preference, needs, and desires. Creation of a marketing plan for a business the student aspires to start as an entrepreneur. The class will create a marketing plan as a team for a currently existing business.

Introduction to Marketing



Prerequisite: None

BUS2230

The topics of this course include providing an introduction to project management, project selection, defining the role of a project manager, importance of a project plan, managing scope, project team building, mitigating risk, and creating a project schedule and budget.

Project Management Foundations



Prerequisite: None

BUS2240 Salesmanship is a basic course dealing with the fundamentals of trust-based personal selling. Areas specifically studied include understanding the sales industry and selling occupations; promoting self-leadership, building trust, and conducting sales dialogue; prospecting, qualifying, communicating, and relationship building; buyer motivation; creating value; handling resistance; earning commitment; customer concerns; and sales management.

Sales Principles



Prerequisite: None

BUS2245 Introduces students to entrepreneurial concepts of business management including organizational structure, raising capital, inventory controls, marketing, and navigating legal barriers. The course will focus on the creation of a business plan using modern business concepts and fundamentals.

Small Business Management



Prerequisite: None

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Combination Welding

CW102AA Students in this course will learn basic craft skills such as safety procedures, use of hand tools, and power tools, rigging, and blueprint terms. Students will also learn about construction materials and methods, pathways and spaces, fasteners and anchors. In addition, students will learn basic mathematical functions and communication skills used in the industry.

Basic Craft Skills, Tools, Materials, and Methods



Prerequisite: None

CW160AA Students in this course will learn about job safety equipment, protective

clothing and procedures applicable to preparing, cutting and welding of metals. Students will also learn about welding quality, how to set up shielded metal arc equipment, the process of striking an arc make a stringer, weave overlapping beads and fillet welds. In addition, students will learn how to make groove welds and how to make open root pipe welds.

Welding Safety, Cutting, Materials and Methods



Prerequisite: None

CW230A

Students in this course will learn how to set up welding equipment for making open V-groove welds and perform open V-groove welds. In addition, students will learn procedures for making flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead open V- groove welds.

SMAW Open V Groove Welds



Prerequisite: CW102A, CW160A

CW260A Students in this course will learn how to read welding symbols on

drawings, specifications and how to use notes on drawing and the bill of materials. Students will also learn how to set up welding equipment for making stainless steel groove welds and how to set up air carbon cutting equipment how to perform air carbon arc washing and gouging activities. In addition, students will learn how to set up a CNC cutting machine and perform plasma arc cutting (PAC) for piercing, slotting, squaring, and beveling metals.

Symbols, Drawings, Stainless Steel Groove and Pipe, Air Carbon and Plasma Arc Cutting




CW330A Students in this course will learn how to safely set up and use GMAW and

FCAW equipment and build a pad of stringer beads and weave beads using filler metals and shielding gas. Students will also learn how to pad in all positions using GTAW and carbon steel filler metal as well as make multi-pass V-butt open-groove welds with carbon steel filler metal in the 1G,2G, 3G, and 4G positions. In addition, students will learn how to make V-groove welding of aluminum pipe in the 2G, 5G, and 6G positions.

GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW Plate




CW360A Students in this course will learn about equipment for preheating, interpass

temperature control, and post-heating procedures in order to preserve weldment strength, ductility, and weld quality. Students will also learn about physical characteristics, mechanical properties, composition, and classification of common ferrous and nonferrous metals. In addition, students will learn how to set up GMAW equipment and the procedures and techniques used to make open-root V-groove welds with GMAW on pipe in the 1G-ROTATED, 2G, 5G, and 6G positions.

GMAW and GTAW Pipe



Prerequisite: CW102A,CW160A

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CW430A Students in this course will learn how to set up GTAW equipment and the procedures and techniques used to make V-groove pile welds with GTAW in the 1G-ROTATED, 2G, 5G, and 6G positions for carbon steel pipe. Students will also learn the procedures and techniques used to make V-groove pipe welds with GTAW in the 2G, 5G, and 6G positions for low-alloy and stainless steel pipe.

GTAW Carbon and Low Alloy Steel Pipe




CW460A

Students in this course will learn how to set up GTAW equipment and make V- groove pipe welds in the 2G, 5G, and 6G positions for aluminum pipe. Students will also learn how to set up GMAW equipment and build a pad of stringer beads and weave beads using aluminum filler metals and shielding gas. In addition, students will learn how to perform GMAW multiple-pass fillet welds on aluminum plate in the 1F, 2F, 4F, and 4F positions and aluminum pipe in the 1G- ROTATED, 2G, 5G, and 4G positions.

GTAW Aluminum Pipe and Plate




WFS107A

Students in this course will learn how to write a resume and cover letter, search job leads, prepare for an interview, follow-up after an interview, and plan for career advancement.

Career Planning



Prerequisite: None

Culinary Arts

CLSC2002 In this course, students will learn how success in the classroom can help them accomplish their goals in a chosen profession. Topics include improving soft skills and habits, developing memory and critical thinking skills, improving communication techniques, and developing sound financial goals. Students will also learn how to conduct a career campaign by creating the proper tools necessary in finding and obtaining a job in their chosen career field.

Strategies for Career Success


1 Quarter Credit Hour Prerequisite for Culinary Arts: CUL1001, CUL1003, CL1004, CUL1002B

CUL1001 This course builds a solid foundation for the food service professional by

exposing the student to the essential skills of soup, stock, and sauce production along with the principles of standard cooking methods. New topics introduced will include dairy, egg, vegetable, and starch cookery, as well as basic meat identification and fabrication.

Skills Development I


5 Quarter Credit Hours

Prerequisite: CUL1004

CUL1002A This course expands on the techniques acquired in Skill Development I.

Included in this course will be techniques to advance the students proficiency in standard moist and dry heat methods of cookery using a broad range of proteins, starches, and vegetables. Section A will start with an introduction to cooking methods and fabrication.

Skills Development II A


1.5 Quarter Credit Hour

Prerequisite: CUL1001, CUL1003, CUL1004

CUL1002B This course expands on the techniques acquired in Skill Development I. Included in this course will be techniques to advance the students proficiency Skills Development II B

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60 Total Clock Hours in standard moist and dry heat methods of cookery using a broad range of proteins, starches, and vegetables. Section B will start with an introduction to cooking methods and fabrication. Section B will continue after the introduction with the application of the cooking methods as well as plating and presentation techniques.



CUL1003 This course will introduce the student to the world of the professional

kitchen. Emphasis will be placed on the tools and equipment of the professional chef, kitchen staples, recipe use and conversion, and knife skills.

Introduction to Kitchen Skills


1 Quarter Credit Hour

Prerequisite: none

CUL1004 This course is an introduction to safe food production practices. Topics

covered include; prevention of food-borne illness through proper handling of potentially hazardous foods, HACCP procedures, legal procedures, legal guidelines, kitchen safety, facility sanitation, and safe food preparation, storing and reheating guidelines. Student will take the National Restaurant Association ServSafe examination.

Food Safety



Prerequisite: none

CUL1005 This course will expose the students to the aspects of baking and pastry principles. Included will be an introduction to classic baking and pastry equipment and methodology used in preparation of items such as cakes, breads, desserts and garnishes.

Introduction to Baking and Pastry



Prerequisite: CUL1001, CUL1003, CUL1004, CUL1002A

CUL1006 Students will be introduced to the art of the cold kitchen. Included in this course is an introduction to the study and production of salads, dressings, charcuterie, hors d’oeuvres and the practical techniques of presentations.

Introduction to Garde Manger




CUL1007 Foodservice Management is an introductory course designed to give the

student an overview of the functions of management in the hospitality industry. Emphasis will be placed on profitability controls and the management skills required in a food service, hospitality establishment. At the completion of this course, students will take a National Restaurant Association certification exam.

Foodservice Management



Prerequisite: none

CUL1008 This course will expose the student to the varied cuisines of the world.

Included in this course will be the study and preparation of foods from Eastern and Western Europe, the Mediterranean basin, the Pacific Rim, and Central and South America.

International Cuisine



Prerequisite: CUL1001, CUL1003, CUL1004, CUL1002B

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CUL1009 This course will concentrate on storeroom management. Subjects covered will include purchasing standards, purchasing practices, receiving, proper storage procedures, and profitability measures. Upon completion of this course and passing the National Restaurant Association Certification exam, students will earn the ManageFirst certificate in Controlling Foodservice Costs.

Purchasing and Cost Control




CUL1010 This course will give the student an opportunity to use their creative abilities

to understand the process involved in restaurant concept and menu development. Students will also cover facility design, kitchen planning, and demographics to assist in the presentation of the menu and the potential facilities profitability.

Menu Planning




CUL1011 Learn to prepare modern and seasonal dishes in a restaurant setting and put

previously learned skills into practice in the college's Ala Carte Restaurant. This course will emphasize cooking techniques and ingredients used in contemporary and classical cuisines and cover planning and ordering, station organization, preparation and plating, timing, palate development, and other production realities of a restaurant.

Ala Carte Kitchen



Prerequisite: All courses except CUL1012 and CUL1014

CUL1012 The course will concentrate on the application of service principles of dining

and hospitality in an à la carte restaurant, open to the public. Held in the college restaurant, the course will emphasize customer service, restaurant operations, sales, beer and wine. Students will study and engage in critical-thinking topics that are relevant to providing high-quality table and customer service.

Dining Room Service



Prerequisite: All courses except CUL1011 and CUL1014

CUL1013 This course will introduce the students to the concepts and procedures of the nutrition industry as it relates to culinary, baking and pastry. Students will be presented nutrition from a food service application and be challenged to apply that knowledge to function in a production atmosphere.

Food and Nutrition




CUL1014 A supervised, hands-on learning experience designed to expand career

knowledge in preparing and serving food items in a diverse industry work setting. Students will be exposed to various culinary art settings as part of this experience. Approval from the externship site supervisor and the externship coordinator are required.

Externship



Prerequisite: All other program courses.

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Cyber Security

CYS1100 This course provides an overview of security challenges and strategies of countermeasure in the information systems environment. Topics include definition of terms, concepts, elements, and goals incorporating industry standards and practices with a focus on availability, vulnerability, integrity, and confidentiality aspects of information systems.

Fundamentals of Information Systems Security



Prerequisite: None

INT1108 This course provides practical computer and general administrative skills

required to utilize the computer as a tool in an office or clinical environment. Students will gain confidence in the use of the internet, email, productivity software, and associated computer hardware and software. The course will utilize a number of projects to reinforce the functionality and flexibility of the computer.




Prerequisite: None

CYS1120

This course addresses the broad topic of risk management and how risk, threats, and vulnerabilities impact information systems. Areas of instruction include how to assess and manage risk based on defining an acceptable level of risk for information systems. Elements of a business impact analysis, business continuity plan, and disaster recovery plan will also be discussed.

Managing Risk in Information Systems



Prerequisite: None

CYS1130

The course includes a discussion on security policies that can be used to help protect and maintain a network, such as password policy, email policy, and Internet policy. The issues include organizational behavior and crisis management.

Security Policies and Implementation Issues



Prerequisite: None

CYS1150

This course introduces the concept of access control to information systems. Applications, authentication, and accounting for end users and system administrators will be covered. In addition, security controls for access control including tokens, biometrics, and the use of public key infrastructures (PKI) will be covered.

Access Control, Authentication, and Public Key Infrastructure



Prerequisite: None

CYS1160

This course discusses security implementations for various Windows platforms and applications. Areas of study involve identifying and examining security risks, security solutions and tools available for various Windows platforms and applications.

Security Strategies in Windows Platforms and Applications



Prerequisite: None

CYS1170

This course is an introduction to the securing of Linux platforms and applications. Areas of study include identifying and examining methods of securing Linux platforms and applications and implementing those methods.

Security Strategies in Linux Platforms and Applications



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Prerequisite: None

CYS1180 This course offers an introduction to virtual private networks (VPNs) and firewalls for securing a network. Various network security related issues are introduced and examined. Different types of VPNs for securing data in an organizational setup are discussed as well as the benefits and architecture of a VPN and how to implement a VPN. Other topics include the utility of firewalls in tackling security problems and the limitations of a firewall. In addition, instruction is also given on how to construct, configure, and administer a firewall and the functionality of a firewall.

Network Security, Firewalls, and VPNs



Prerequisite: None

CYS1190

This course addresses how Internet and Web based applications have transformed the way businesses, organizations, and people communicate. With this transformation came new risks, threats, and vulnerabilities for Web based applications and the people who use them. This course presents security strategies to mitigate the risk associated with Web applications and social networking.

Security Strategies for Web Applications & Social Networking



Prerequisite: None

CYS1200

This course addresses the broad topic of risk management and how risk, threats, and vulnerabilities impact information systems. Areas of instruction include how to assess and manage risk based on defining an acceptable level of risk for information systems. Elements of a business impact analysis, business continuity plan, and disaster recovery plan will also be discussed.

Wireless and Mobile Device Security



Prerequisite: None

CYS1210 This course gives students practical job experience in the cyber security field. The externship provides students an opportunity to learn about the cyber security career field through practical, real-world experiences and mentoring from a cyber-security professional. This experience will enrich students' technology skills and provide a better understanding of the level of expertise needed to be successful in their career.

Cyber Security Externship



Prerequisite: None

**This course is only applicable to ground / hybrid delivery

CYS2210 This course provides a culminating experience in the Cyber Security program. Students are given the opportunity to demonstrate competency and knowledge they have acquired throughout the program. Students will complete a capstone project which will require students to demonstrate knowledge and skills in the development, implementation and continued maintenance of security solutions, systems, and procedures.

Cyber Security Capstone



Prerequisite: Final term or permission form the Director of Education

**This course is only applicable to Distance Education delivery

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INT1110 A course to develop technical skills related to PC Maintenance and Support. Topics include the anatomy of a PC and its components, installation, PC troubleshooting, networking (devices, media, wireless) and implementation, printers and printer support, and customer service and interaction. This course helps prepare students with the necessary knowledge and skills to take the CompTIA A+ Certification Exam (Essentials).

PC Hardware and Software



Prerequisite: None

INT1111 A course to develop technical skills related to PC and Mobile Device Software, Maintenance, Support, and Troubleshooting. Topics include installing, configuring and maintaining Operating Systems on devices, the basics of networking and security/forensics, properly and safely diagnosing, resolving and documenting common hardware and software issues while applying troubleshooting skills. Students will also understand the basics of virtualization, desktop imaging, and deployment, as well as how to provide appropriate customer service, support, and interaction. This course helps prepare students with the necessary knowledge and skills to take the CompTIA A+ Certification Exam (Practical).

PC Operating Systems



Prerequisite: INT1110

INT1112

This course prepares students to review the overall competencies and objectives related to the CompTIA A+ Essentials and Practical Exams. Students will take each exam during the term and must pass each exam in order to pass the course.

Certification Preparation



Prerequisite: INT1110, INT1111

INT1116 This course prepares students to develop technical skills in networking

administration and support. Topics include media and topologies, protocols and standards, network implementation, network support, troubleshooting networking issues, installing and configuring network firewalls, and installing and configuring routers and switches. This course helps prepare students with the necessary knowledge and skills to take the Network + Certification Exam.

Networking Concepts I



Prerequisite: INT1110, INT1111

INT1117 A course to develop technical skills in networking administration and support. Topics include media and topologies, protocols and standards, network implementation, network support, troubleshooting networking issues, installing and configuring network firewalls, and installing and configuring routers and switches. This course helps prepare students with the necessary knowledge and skills to take the Network + Certification Exam.

Networking Concepts II




INT2240 This course develops technical skills in network security including systems

security and network infrastructure security. Topics include basic security concepts, risk assessment, hardening practices, virtualization techniques, implementing and maintaining a secure network, cryptography basics and security policies, procedures and management. This course helps prepare students with the necessary knowledge and skills to take the CompTIA Security+ Certification Exam.

Security Concepts




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COM1101 The principles of effective verbal and nonverbal communication are the focus of this course. Students are given the opportunity to learn and apply communication techniques based on content, context, and audience.




Prerequisite: None

CRT1000

The course examines the process of becoming a critical thinker. Students will learn why people do and do not develop critical thinking skills, what factors facilitate and inhibit that outcome, how to deal with challenges in everyday life, and what is required to permanently function as a critical thinker.

Critical Thinking



Prerequisite: None





Prerequisite: None

MTH1101


College Mathematics



Prerequisite: None

PSY1103 This course examines the scientific study of human behavior. Emphasis is on the historical standpoint, theoretical concepts, and empirical research that are used to describe and understand behavior from biological, cognitive, affective, and social perspectives.

Introduction to Psychology



Prerequisite: None

SCI1101

This course provides students with an overview of the basic principles of environmental science. Topics discussed may include various ecosystems, the impact of human population growth, pollution, energy consumption and fossil fuels, as well as policies and legislation intended to protect the environment.

Environmental Science



Prerequisite: None

Dental Assisting

DA111RA Students in this course will learn entry level administration designed to prepare the student to assist in the dental business office including: a brief overview of the history of dentistry, an introduction to law and ethics of the dental profession, state law and jurisprudence for dental assistants, members and functions of the dental team, and the specialties in the practice of dentistry.

Dental History, Law and Ethics, Dental Team and Specialties



Co-requisite: 113RA, 211RA, 311RA

DA111OA

Students in this course will learn entry level administration designed to prepare the student to assist in the dental business office including: relating

Dental Patient Relations and Office Equipment

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32 Total Clock Hours to and managing patients in the dental office setting, interpersonal communications, leadership qualities as they apply to the dental assistance, and operating commonly used business machines and equipment.


Co-requisite: 113OA, 211OA, 311OA

DA111YA Students in this course will learn entry level administration to prepare the student to assist in the dental business office including: the creation and management of patient records, and the recording of the dentist’s diagnoses, and treatment plans.

Dental Patient Records



Co-requisite: 113YA, 211YA, 311YA

DA113GA

Students in this course will learn keyboarding skills. The course includes functions of the keyboard, dental forms and letters. Students will concentrate on speed and accuracy. Course also included administrative applications such as appointments and scheduling.

Keyboarding and Dental Software for Appointments and Scheduling



Co-requisite: 111GA, 211GA, 311GA

DA111TA

Students in this course will learn entry level administration designed to prepare the student to assist in the dental business office including: managing accounts receivable and accounts payable, generating daily deposits, and managing and processing dental insurance.

Dental Accounting and Insurance



Co-requisite: 113TA, 211TA, 311TA

DA111VA

Students in this course will learn entry level administration designed to prepare the student to assist in the dental business office including: dental office supplies and clinical area supplies inventory, ordering and managing dental supply orders, and paying invoices, and maintaining inventory records.

Dental Inventory Control



Co-requisite: 113VA, 211VA, 311VA

DA113RA

Students in this course will learn keyboarding skills. The course includes functions of the keyboard, dental forms and letters. Students will concentrate on speed and accuracy. Course includes administrative applications such as word processing of letters, emails and interoffice memos.

Keyboarding and using Dental Software as part of the Dental Team




DA113OA

Students in this course will learn keyboarding skills. The course includes functions of the keyboard, dental forms and letters. Students will concentrate on speed and accuracy. The course includes administrative applications such

Keyboarding and using Dental Software to aid in Patient Relations


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0.5 Quarter Credit Hours as word processing of letters and emails to patients.


DA113YA

Students in this course will learn keyboarding skills. The course includes functions of the keyboard, dental forms and letters. Students will concentrate on speed and accuracy. Course includes administrative applications such as computerized dental charting and patient records.

Keyboarding and Dental Software for Patient Records




DA211GA

Students in this course will learn an overview of embryology and histology, emphasizing the development and structure of the face, jaws, teeth and surrounding tissues. Overview of drugs and drug therapies commonly used in dentistry.

Embryology, Histology, and Pharmacology




DA113TA

Students in this course will learn keyboarding skills. The course includes functions of the keyboard, dental forms and letters. Students will concentrate on speed and accuracy. Course includes administrative applications such as accounts payable and receivable and dental insurance processing.

Keyboarding and Dental Software for Accounting and Insurance




DA113VA

Students in this course will learn keyboarding skills. The course includes functions of the keyboard, dental forms and letters. Students will concentrate on speed and accuracy. Course includes administrative applications such as inventory control.

Keyboarding and Dental Software for Inventory Control




DA211RA Students in this course will learn oral health and prevention with emphasis on caries and prevention, patient education and home care techniques, and the sources and uses of fluoride; also in this course are the principles of infection control and prevention in the dental setting with emphasis on the requirements and recommendations of OSHA and other agencies.

Preventative Dentistry and Infection Control




DA211OA

Students in this course will learn general anatomy and physiology including an overview of body systems and their relation to dentistry. Also an

General Anatomy and Physiology and Hazardous Materials


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2.0 Quarter Credit Hours overview of the source and management of hazardous material in the dental environment. Co-requisite: 111OA, 113OA,

311OA

DA211YA Students in this course will learn head and neck anatomy with emphasis on facial and oral landmarks, the teeth, jaws and surrounding tissues. Principles of preparing the patient for dental treatment.

Head and Neck Anatomy and Preparation For Patient Care




DA211TA

Students in this course will learn individual tooth morphology including names, numbers, surfaces, and landmarks of the primary and permanent teeth. Overview of the principles of microbiology with emphasis on the organisms responsible for oral and dental disease.

Tooth Morphology and Microbiology




DA211GA

Students in this course will learn an overview of embryology and histology, emphasizing the development and structure of the face, jaws, teeth and surrounding tissues. Overview of drugs and drug therapies commonly used in dentistry.

Embryology, Histology, and Pharmacology




DA211VA

Students in this course will learn about most common dental office emergencies, their symptoms and treatment. The course will train the dental student in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for the dental healthcare worker.

Management of Common Dental Emergencies and CPR




DA311RA

Students in this course will learn introductory chairside skills designed to introduce the basic dental instruments and accessories, and common tray set ups for various dental procedures. Additionally, the clinical skills emphasized as part of Mod X are repeated until mastery.

Clinical Dental Assisting/Instruments and Trays




DA311OA Students in this course will learn introductory chairside skills designed to enable the dental assistant to assist the dentist in the management of paint and anxiety in the dental patient. An overview of anti-anxiety drugs and dental anesthetics as well as non-drug therapies is discussed. Additionally,

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the clinical skills emphasized as part of Mod X are repeated until mastery.

DA311YA Students in this course will learn introductory skills in intraoral and extra oral dental radiographic techniques. Included are the production and effects of x- rays, types of film, a discussion of digital radiography, safety precautions, patient management, x-ray exposure and processing. This is a preparatory course for state certification in radiology. Additionally, the clinical skills emphasized as part of Mod X are repeated until mastery.

Clinical Dental Assisting/ Dental Radiography




DA311GA

Students in this course will learn introductory chairside skills, the course is designed to enable the dental assistant to assist the dentist in the specialties of Endodontics, Oral Surgery, Oral Pathology, and Orthodontics. Additionally, the clinical skills emphasized as part of Mod X are repeated until mastery.

Clinical Dental Assisting/ Endodontics, Oral Surgery, Oral Pathology and Orthodontics




DA311TA

Students in this course will learn introductory chairside skills; the course is designed to enable the dental assistant to assist the dentist in specialties of Pediatrics, Periodontics, and Prosthodontics. Additionally, the clinical skills emphasized as part of Mod X are repeated until mastery.

Clinical Dental Assisting/ Pediatrics, Periodontics and Prosthodontics




DA311VA Students in this course will learn introductory chairside skills; the course is

designed to enable the dental assistant to assist the dentist in amalgam, composite, and bonding procedures. Advances functions delegable to the dental assistant according to state law are covered, including alginate impressions and model preparation, custom impression trays, dental dam, matrix placement, cements and cementing, coronal polish, suture removal, retraction cord placement, sealants, and bleaching trays. Additionally, the clinical skills emphasized as part of Mod X are repeated until mastery.

Clinical Dental Assisting/Restorative and Advanced Functions




DA402

In this section the student works in a dental setting performing those tasks and skills that have been learned in class. The externship prepares the graduate for regular employment as Dental Assistant.

Externship




AGEN148A Students in this course will learn to write a resume and cover letter, search for job leads, prepare for an interview, follow-up after an interview, and plan for career advancement.

Career Planning



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Prerequisite: None

Health Information Technology

AHS1100 Students will undertake a system-by-system anatomical study of the human body and basic principles of physiology. This course will cover the structure; functions; and conditions/diseases of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and gastrointestinal systems. In addition, the medical terminology applicable to these body systems will be addressed, with emphasis on word construction, proper usage, and acceptable medical abbreviations.

Integumentary, Skeletal, Muscular, and Gastrointestinal Systems



Prerequisite: None

AHS1200 Students will undertake a system-by-system anatomical study of the human body and basic principles of physiology. This course will cover the structure; functions; and conditions/diseases of the respiratory, cardiovascular, blood, lymphatic, and immune systems. In addition, the medical terminology applicable to these body systems will be addressed, with emphasis on word construction, proper usage, and acceptable medical abbreviations.

Respiratory, Cardiovascular, Blood, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems



Prerequisite: None

AHS1300 Students will undertake a system-by-system anatomical study of the human body and basic principles of physiology. This course will cover the structure; functions; and conditions/diseases of the nervous, sensory, endocrine, urinary, and reproductive systems. In addition, the medical terminology applicable to these body systems will be addressed, with emphasis on word construction, proper usage, and acceptable medical abbreviations.

Nervous, Sensory, Endocrine, Urinary, and Reproductive Systems



Prerequisite: None

AHS1420 This course discusses the most commonly prescribed medications in the healthcare field. Students review the key drug classifications necessary to understand the relationships between the disease process and medications. Page 99 of 159

Pharmacology



Prerequisite: AHS1100, A HS1200, AHS1300

AHS1650

This course provides the primary skills needed for medical procedural and diagnostic coding. Emphasis is placed on the use of coding manuals to assign diagnostic and procedural codes for the medical billing process.

Medical Coding



Prerequisite: AHS1100, AHS1200 Co-requisite: AHS1300

AHS2150 Students will explain the guidelines of Health Maintenance Organizations

(HMOs), Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs), Traditional Insurance, Group Plans, Individual Plans and Government Sponsored Plans. Students will learn about completing CMS1500 Claim Forms, and processing and billing insurance claims. Methods of pre-certification, pre-authorization and referrals will also be examined.

Medical Insurance Billing



Prerequisite: AHS1650

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HCI1200 This course is an introduction to health records systems in the acute care setting focusing on procedures for completion, maintenance, and preservation of health information. The relationship between health information management and the health care delivery system will also be discussed. Students will become familiar with the concept of accreditation, certification, and licensing of health care facilities with emphasis on the accreditation survey process. Introduces values, uses and content of the medical record. Defines numbering, filing and retention policies and practices.

Introduction to Health Information Management



Prerequisite: None

HCI1450 This course is designed to further develop skills in utilizing coding systems

and resources to identify the accurate code for inpatient and outpatient diagnoses, procedures, and services from the patient record. The student will be provided case studies requiring investigation of coding resources to assign codes for optimal reimbursement. The course also focuses on the impact of revisions to coding guidelines and payer requirements..

Diagnosis and Procedural Coding




HCI1650 This course includes an in-depth study of the health information management profession, opportunities and career options in health information, healthcare delivery systems, healthcare reimbursement overview, and accreditation and certification applicable to health records, including paper/hybrid/EHR formats, and storage of health information.

Healthcare Systems



Prerequisite: None

HCI1700 This course examines selected concepts needed to develop sound judgment

about data analysis and appropriate use of statistics. The course prepares students to interpret and critically analyze the results of healthcare research. General principles of healthcare statistics with an emphasis on hospital statistics will be presented. The course includes skill development in computation and calculation of health data

Statistics in Healthcare



Prerequisite: None

HCI1800 This course focuses on the legal aspects of the health record, health

information and the health information department. It emphasizes the implications of legal aspects for the health information practitioner; gives an in-depth study of the confidentiality of health information as well as the statutes, regulations and laws that govern the release of health information. It also covers how to monitor and implement legal changes, liability issues, and the risk management function

Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Information Technology



Prerequisite: None

HCI1900 This course presents the history and development of quality assurance in various healthcare facilities. This includes quality assessment techniques, utilization management, risk management, credentialing, and medical staff services as related to health information management. It also provides an overview of healthcare quality, methods of assessing quality and techniques for improving quality and safety.

Quality Assurance in Healthcare



Prerequisite: None

HCI2000

This class provides the student the opportunity to review and perfect skills necessary for externship in the medical office. This review offers the

Clinical Capstone**



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Prerequisite: All core courses except HCI1900

student time and instruction to convert weaknesses into strengths prior to externship.

HCI2100

The course provides students with the opportunity to practice administrative and clinical skills in a suitable physician's office or ambulatory health care facility under the supervision of the practicum coordinator and site preceptor. Preparation for and review of information on the national certification exam.

Externship and Medical Review



Prerequisite: All other core courses or permission of Program Director

**This course is only applicable to ground/hybrid delivery

HCI2157 This class provides the student the opportunity to review and perfect skills necessary for a career in healthcare information technology. This review prepares students for the certification examination. Prerequisite: Final term or permission of Director of Education.

Multicultural Healthcare



Prerequisite: None


HCI2310 This class provides the student the opportunity to review and perfect skills necessary for a career in healthcare information technology. This review prepares students for the certification examination. Prerequisite: Final term or permission of Director of Education.

Capstone and Medical Review



Prerequisite: Final term or permission of Director of Education


AHS1108 This course provides computer and administrative skills required to utilize the computer as a tool in an office or clinical environment. Students will gain confidence in the use of the internet, email, productivity software, and associated computer hardware and software. The course will utilize a number of projects to reinforce the functionality and flexibility of the computer used in Health Information Technology.

Practical Computer Applications in Allied Health



Prerequisite: None

MBC1324 This course provides an in-depth study of the content, storage, retrieval, control, and retention of health information systems. Information regarding hardware and software components of computers for medical record applications is discussed. Students will explore methods of controlling accuracy and security of data in computer systems, records linkage, and data sharing concepts.

Health Information Systems and Technology



Prerequisite: None

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Prerequisite: None

MTH1101


College Mathematics



Prerequisite: None

CRT1000

The course examines the process of becoming a critical thinker. Students will learn why people do and do not develop critical thinking skills, what factors facilitate and inhibit that outcome, how to deal with challenges in everyday life, and what is required to permanently function as a critical thinker.

Critical Thinking



Prerequisite: None

COM1101

The principles of effective verbal and nonverbal communication are the focus of this course. Students are given the opportunity to learn and apply communication techniques based on content, context, and audience.




Prerequisite: None

PSY1101 This course introduces students to concepts that cover the interaction between individuals and groups. Topics focus on behavior, relationships, and influence in such common groups as family and workplace organizations. Emphasis is placed on personal analysis of motivators, taking charge of needs fulfillment, and planning for change.




Prerequisite: None

SOC1103 This course provides an overview of the study of society. Topics include socialization; culture; social structure; social institutions, including family, religion, politics, and laws; social stratification; diversity; and deviance.

Introduction to Sociology



Prerequisite: None

Massage Therapy

MTP1160 This course introduces students to the massage profession and the fundamentals of massage therapy techniques. Students will examine the historical development of massage and study basic principles of massage therapy including indications, contraindications, duration, and energy theory. Holism and self-care will be taught and discussed. Massage effects on pain and various body systems will be discussed. Students are introduced to the major movements and concepts of massage therapy. Client evaluation, draping, hygiene, and safe sanitary practices are introduced.

Massage Therapy Theory


Prerequisite: None

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MTP1180 The major techniques of massage therapy are put together in the massage laboratory into hour massage routines. Proper draping techniques, range of motion and proper body mechanics are stressed and put together into routines. Concepts of intentional touch and grounding will be put into practice. The importance of rhythm and correct pressure will be developed.

Swedish Massage


Prerequisite or Corequisite: MTP1160

MTP1165 Students will study the structural systems of the human body and the principles of human physiology. The design of this course is to assist the student in understanding body organization at different levels, the importance of the body's chemical constituents and processes, the organ systems involved with support and movement, and how these organ systems work together to maintain homeostasis. It includes the study of structure, function, and related conditions and diseases of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. This course will utilize both in-class and out-of-class learning activities to achieve course objectives.

Anatomy & Physiology I


Prerequisite: None

MTP1272

This course introduces the student to therapeutic massage. Topics include deep tissue massage, trigger point, and neuromuscular therapy.

Therapeutic Massage I


Prerequisite: MTP1180

MTP1166 This course is a study of the structural systems of the human body and the principles of human physiology. This course will assist the student in understanding body organization at different levels, the importance of the body's chemical constituents and processes, and how the various organ systems work together to maintain homeostasis. It includes the study of structure, function, and related conditions and diseases of the nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, digestive, respiratory, urinary, and reproductive systems. Maintain homeostasis. It includes the study of structure, function, and related conditions and diseases of the nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, digestive, respiratory, urinary, and reproductive systems.

Anatomy & Physiology II



MTP1273

This course is a continuation of Therapeutic Massage I. Emphasis is on application of concepts learned in Therapeutic Massage: deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, and neuromuscular therapy

Therapeutic Massage II



MTP1175

This course is an in-depth study of musculoskeletal and neurological systems and how they work in conjunction with each other. Emphasis is placed on the upper body: head, neck, arm and hand.

Kinesiology Upper Body


Prerequisite or Corequisite:

MTP1165

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MTP1269 Hydrotherapy and aromatherapy are the external use of water in all its forms (steam, liquid and ice) and essential oils, as well as, complementary agents (e.g. herbs and salt). Students learn how to apply moist heat, contrast therapies, and a variety of cold applications for therapeutic purposes. Aromatherapy is the controlled use of essential oils to help bring into balance one's physical and mental health. Students evaluate the type of modality most appropriate in varying therapeutic situations.

Hydrotherapy & Aromatherapy



MTP1176 This course provides a general overview of the disease process and the mechanisms by which the human body copes with disease. Also included are surveys of the more common diseases affecting various body systems and discussions of diseases of the endocrine, integumentary, musculoskeletal, digestive, respiratory, circulatory, urinary and reproductive systems. Students study basic medical terminology encountered by massage therapists.

Kinesiology Lower Body


Prerequisite or

Corequisite: MTP 1165

MTP1181 This course provides a general overview of the disease process and the mechanisms by which the human body copes with disease. Also included are surveys of the more common diseases affecting various body systems and discussions of diseases of the endocrine, integumentary, musculoskeletal, digestive, respiratory, circulatory, urinary and reproductive systems. Students study basic medical terminology encountered by massage therapists.

Massage Pathology



MTP1275 Special populations include those who require alternate massage techniques from the basic Swedish massage such as pregnant women, infants, geriatric clients, and people with certain dysfunction. This course explores how to perform massage on people with special massage needs and encourages the student to develop an awareness of those qualities required to operate a successful practice incorporating special populations.

Special Populations



MTP1169 Somatic Psychology introduces the mind/body connection, posture analysis, and motor/sensory amnesia.

Somatic Psychology


Prerequisite: None

MTP1185 This course introduces students to state massage law, rules, and regulations and discusses ethical issues, rules of conduct, and professional responsibilities of massage therapists. Communication skills, personal hygiene and health habits will be discussed. The operation of a massage enterprise will be explored through the integration of basic business practices, marketing strategies, financial management, and record keeping requirements. Supplemental business opportunities will be explored.

Law, Business, and Ethics


Prerequisite: None

MTP1190 Students perform a minimum of 40 hours in the school's massage teaching clinic under the supervision of a licensed massage therapist. Students will interact with clinic clients from the community as if they were at a private

Student Clinic I


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facility and will perform a variety of massage services. In preparation for the real-life experience of managing a massage business, students will interview clients, discuss massage needs, perform therapeutic services, and maintain SOAP notes on the services performed. Students will also gain experience on the practical side of a massage therapy practice by making, confirming, and canceling appointments, maintaining client files, and keeping records. Students receive no compensation or fees for their work while completing these clinical graduation requirements.

MTP1192 Students perform a minimum of 40 hours in the school's massage teaching clinic under the supervision of a licensed massage therapist. Students will interact with clinic clients from the community as if they were at a private facility and will perform a variety of massage services. In preparation for the real-life experience of managing a massage business, students will interview clients, discuss massage needs, perform therapeutic services, and maintain SOAP notes on the services performed. Students will also gain experience on the practical side of a massage therapy practice by making, confirming, and canceling appointments, maintaining client files, and keeping records. Students receive no compensation or fees for their work while completing these clinical graduation requirements.

Student Clinic II



MTP1194

Students perform a minimum of 40 hours in the school's massage teaching clinic under the supervision of a licensed massage therapist. Students will interact with clinic clients from the community as if they were at a private facility and will perform a variety of massage services. In preparation for the real-life experience of managing a massage business, students will interview clients, discuss massage needs, perform therapeutic services, and maintain SOAP notes on the services performed. Students will also gain experience on the practical side of a massage therapy practice by making, confirming, and canceling appointments, maintaining client files, and keeping records. Students receive no compensation or fees for their work while completing these clinical graduation requirements.

Student Clinic III



MTP1280 This course assists the student in preparing for the National Certification Examination. Material covered in the Massage Therapy program is reviewed along with sample questions comparable to those asked on the certification examination.

Exam Review



Medical Assisting

MA111RA Entry level administrative course that discusses the training opportunities, job responsibilities and desirable personal characteristics of a medical assistant. Includes an overview of the professional organizations that certify medical exams. This course also emphasizes keyboarding skills. Course

Professionalism, Medical Office Environment and Keyboarding


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3.5 Quarter Credit Hours includes functions of the keyboard, medical letters and forms. Student will concentrate on speed and accuracy. Co-requisite: 211RA, 311RA

MA111OA Entry-level administrative course designed to prepare the student to assist

with interpersonal communications in the medical office. Includes an introduction to law and ethics of the medical profession, interpersonal communications with patients, doctors and coworkers as they apply to the medical assistant. This course also emphasizes keyboarding skills. Course includes functions of the keyboard, medical letters and forms. Students will concentrate on speed and accuracy.

Ethics and Liability, Interpersonal Communications and Keyboarding



Co-requisite: 211OA, 311OA

MA111YA Entry-level administrative course designed to prepare the student to assist with oral and written communications skills needed to work functionally in a medical office. This course also emphasizes keyboarding skills. Course includes functions of the keyboard, medical letters and forms. Students will concentrate on speed and accuracy.

Written Communications and Keyboarding



Co-requisite: 211YA, 311YA

MA111GA Entry-level administrative course designed to prepare the student to assist

with managing the finances of the medical office. This module will cover the basics of depositing and spending the office’s money. Includes a brief section on safety and security in the medical office. This course also emphasizes keyboarding skills. Course includes functions of the keyboard, medical letters and forms. Students will concentrate on speed and accuracy.

Medical Office Management and Keyboarding



Co-requisite: 211GA, 311GA

MA111TA Entry-level administrative course designed to prepare the student to assist with maintaining medical records. This course also emphasizes keyboarding skills. Course includes functions of the keyboard, medical letters and forms. Students will concentrate on speed and accuracy.

Records Management and Keyboarding



Co-requisite: 211TA, 311TA

MA111VA

Entry-level administrative course designed to prepare the student to assist with filing insurance, accounts payable and accounts receivable. This course also emphasizes keyboarding skills. The course includes functions of the keyboard, medical letters and forms. Students will concentrate on speed and accuracy.

Billing and Collections, Insurance and Coding and Keyboarding



Co-requisite: 211VA, 311VA

MA211RA

This course is an overview of the structure and function of the body, with particular emphasis on the muscular system. Medical terminology related to body structure and the muscular system is also studied.

Fundamentals of Body Structure and Muscular System



Co-requisite: 111RA, 311RA

MA211OA

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Nervous System, Senses, Integumentary and Skeletal Systems

This course is an overview of the structure and function, diseases and disorders of the nervous, integumentary and skeletal systems as well as the senses. Medical terminology related to these systems is also studied.




MA211YA

This course is an overview of the structure and function, diseases and disorders of the respiratory and circulatory systems. Medical terminology related to these systems is also studied.

Respiratory and Circulatory Systems




MA211GA This course is an overview of the structure and function, diseases and disorders of the reproductive system. Medical terminology related to these systems is also studied.

Reproductive Systems




MA211TA This course is an overview of the structure and function, diseases and disorders of the immune system. Medical terminology related to these systems is also studied.

Immune System




MA211VA

This course is an overview of the structure and function, diseases and disorders of the digestive, urinary and endocrine systems. Medical terminology related to these systems is also studied.

Digestive, Urinary and Endocrine Systems




MA311RA

Students will demonstrate procedures in Sterilization, Infection Control and Specimen Collection in accordance with health care standards. Students will be able to accurately complete Patient Records, Vital Signs and Venipuncture procedures.

Sterilization and Infection Control



Co-requisite: 111RA, 211RA

MA311OA

Student will demonstrate procedures in Prepping Patients for Diagnostic Testing, X-Ray and Exam procedures. Students will be able to accurately complete patient records, Vital Signs and Venipuncture procedures.

Prepping Patients for Testing and Exams




MA311YA

Student will demonstrate procedures in Prepping Patients for Cardiology and Prepping Patients for Cardiology Procedures

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40 Total Clock Hours Respiratory Procedures, CPR and AED training. Students will be able to accurately complete patient records, Vital Signs and Venipuncture procedures.



MA311GA

Student will demonstrate procedures in Assisting with Obstetric Exams and Pediatric Procedures. Students will be able to accurately complete patient records, Vital Signs and Venipuncture procedures

Assisting with Obstetrics and Pediatrics




MA311TA

Student will demonstrate knowledge in Pharmacology, Assisting with Medications, Injections and Immunization procedures. Students will be able to accurately complete patient records, Vital Signs and Venipuncture procedures.

Pharmacology




MA311VA Student will demonstrate procedures in Managing Emergencies, Assisting with Minor Surgical Procedures and First Aid training. Students will be able to accurately complete patient records, Vital Signs and Venipuncture procedures.

Emergency




MA402 In this course the student works in a medical setting performing those tasks and skills that have been learned in class. The externship prepares the graduate for regular employment as a Medical Assistant.

Externship




AGEN148A Students in this course will learn to write a resume and cover letter, search for job leads, prepare for an interview, follow-up after an interview, and plan for career advancement.

Career Planning



Prerequisite: None

Medical Billing and Coding

AHS1100 Students will undertake a system-by-system anatomical study of the human body and basic principles of physiology. This course will cover the structure; functions; and conditions/diseases of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and gastrointestinal systems. In addition, the medical terminology applicable to these body systems will be addressed, with emphasis on word construction, proper usage, and acceptable medical abbreviations.

Integumentary, Skeletal, Muscular, and Gastrointestinal Systems



Prerequisite: None

AHS1200 Students will undertake a system-by-system anatomical study of the human body and basic principles of physiology. This course will cover the structure; functions; and conditions/diseases of the respiratory, cardiovascular, blood,

Respiratory, Cardiovascular, Blood, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems

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40.0 Total Clock Hours lymphatic, and immune systems. In addition, the medical terminology applicable to these body systems will be addressed, with emphasis on word construction, proper usage, and acceptable medical abbreviations.


Prerequisite: None

AHS1300

Students will undertake a system-by-system anatomical study of the human body and basic principles of physiology. This course will cover the structure; functions; and conditions/diseases of the nervous, sensory, endocrine, urinary, and reproductive systems. In addition, the medical terminology applicable to these body systems will be addressed, with emphasis on word construction, proper usage, and acceptable medical abbreviations.

Nervous, Sensory, Endocrine, Urinary, and Reproductive Systems



Prerequisite: None

AHS1310

This course will introduce allied health students to various roles of medical professionals. Students will be trained in scope of practice, legal and ethical responsibilities, and governmental compliance required within allied health professions.

Allied Health Orientation



Prerequisite: None

AHS1400

This course examines the disease process for all body systems as well as how each disease process affects the body as a whole. Student will learn proper methods to successfully educate patients and their family members on the disease process, prevention, and health maintenance.

Pathology



Prerequisite: AHS1100 and AHS1200

AHS1420

This course discusses the most commonly prescribed medications in the healthcare field. Students review the key drug classifications necessary to understand the relationships between the disease process and medications. Topics include: medication terminology, indications, effects and interactions, and patient education.

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Pharmacology



Prerequisite: AHS1100, A HS1200, AHS1300

AHS1520

This course provides a working knowledge of administrative and financial duties performed in the medical office setting, including the utilization of Electronic Health Records (EHR). Students learn to organize and plan assigned tasks, set priorities, and make decisions as a member of the healthcare team.

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Medical Office Systems




AHS1650

This course provides the primary skills needed for medical procedural and diagnostic coding. Emphasis is placed on the use of coding manuals to assign diagnostic and procedural codes for the medical billing process.

Medical Coding



Prerequisite: AHS1100, AHS1200 Co-requisite: AHS1300

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AHS2150 Students will explain the guidelines of Health Maintenance Organizations

(HMOs), Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs), Traditional Insurance, Group Plans, Individual Plans and Government Sponsored Plans. Students will learn about completing CMS1500 Claim Forms, and processing and billing insurance claims. Methods of pre-certification, pre-authorization and referrals will also be examined.

Medical Insurance Billing




INT1108 This course provides practical computer and general administrative skills required to utilize the computer as a tool in an office or clinical environment. Students will gain confidence in the use of the internet, email, productivity software, and associated computer hardware and software. The course will utilize a number of projects to reinforce the functionality and flexibility of the computer.




Prerequisite: None

MBC1324 This course provides an in-depth study of the content, storage, retrieval, control, and retention of health information systems. Information regarding hardware and software components of computers for medical record applications is discussed. Students will explore methods of controlling accuracy and security of data in computer systems, records linkage, and data sharing concepts.

Health Information Systems and Technology




MBC1500 This course provides an in-depth study of coding and guidelines with emphasis on physician billing and regulatory requirements. Students will apply the correct coding and nomenclatures using health records, case studies, and federal regulations regarding methods of reimbursement. Ethical decision making will also be covered.

Intermediate Coding




MBC2160 This course provides an advanced study of coding and guidelines. Students will assign CPT, ICD-10-CM, and Level II (HCPCS) diagnostic and procedural codes.

Advanced Medical Coding



Prerequisite: MBC1500

MBC2300 This course explains the use of indexes, registers, and registries maintained by health care facilities and state and federal agencies. Students will learn how statistics are computed within the Health Information Management (HIM) departments in terms of cost, productivity, and staffing levels. They will be able to explain how these statistics are utilized in the creation of the department budget.

Registries and Statistics




MBC2360 Students will be assigned to a suitable facility focusing on the application of basic coding and classification system guidelines and application of health information system theory under the supervision of the externship coordinator and site. Student will be required to participate in class discussions.

Externship



Prerequisite: Final term or permission of the Program

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Director

MBC2500 The goal of this course is to help prepare students to take the coding licensure examination. It includes a review of concepts such as: applying coding guidelines, analyzing health records, validating Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs), applying reimbursement methodologies, and complying with ethical standards. In addition, the course will also cover test taking skills and strategies and applying these strategies to entry-level professional licensing examinations. As part of the course, the student will schedule to sit for the appropriate examination.

Coding Certification Preparation



Prerequisite: MBC2160

PSY1101 This course introduces students to concepts to cover the interaction between individuals and groups. Topics focus on behavior, relationships, and influence in such common groups as family and workplace organizations. Emphasis is placed on personal analysis of motivators, taking charge of needs fulfillment, and planning for change.




Prerequisite: None

Pastry Arts

CLCS1002 This introductory course is designed to help students adjust to the rigors of college. Students will be exposed to common techniques used to help them achieve greater academic success as well as balance the demands of college with their home life. This course will cover topics such as making the transition to college, developing study habits, reducing test-taking anxiety, improving critical thinking skills, and balancing study and personal life.

Strategies for Academic Success

20 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 20, Lab 0)


Prerequisite: None





Prerequisite: None

PA1001 This course will familiarize students with the basics of baking including measuring, conversions, equipment, proper ingredient use and the understanding of basic baking techniques. Upon completion, the student should be able to successfully navigate a pastry kitchen.

Introduction to Baking and Pastry 110 Total Clock Hours


Prerequisite: None

PA1002

This course will introduce the student to the world of the professional kitchen. Emphasis will be placed on the tools and equipment of the professional chef, kitchen staples, recipe use and conversion, and knife skills.

Introduction to Kitchen and Basic Skills



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Prerequisite: None

PA1003 This course is an introduction to safe food production practices. Topics covered include the prevention of food-borne illness through proper handling of potentially hazardous foods, HACCP procedures, legal procedures, legal guidelines, kitchen safety, facility sanitation, safe food preparation and storing and reheating guidelines. Student will take the National Restaurant Association ServSafe examination. Students will be required to achieve a passing score on the certification exam to pass this course.

Food Safety and Sanitation



Prerequisite: None

PA1004 This course will introduce the students to the concepts and procedures of the nutrition industry as it relates to culinary, baking and pastry. Students will be presented nutrition from a food service application and be challenged to apply that knowledge to function in a production atmosphere. Students will take the National Restaurant Association™ ManageFirst™ Nutrition examination. Upon successfully passing the exam, students will receive an industry recognized certificate from NRA Solutions.

Food and Nutrition



Prerequisite: None

PA1005 This course develops the skills necessary for fine classic pastry production. Emphasis is on production, finishing and decoration of individual and miniature pastries and how to apply these techniques in today’s workplace. This course culminates in a classic pastry buffet demonstration utilizing all skills learned throughout the course.

Advanced Baking and Pastry



Prerequisite: None

PA1006 This course develops the skills necessary to produce artisan style breads from a number of international cultures and cuisines. Students will learn to convert recipes for production formulas. Upon competition students will be familiar with a variety style of breads including quick, yeast, enriched and flat breads.

International Breads



Prerequisite: None

PA1007 Foodservice Management is an introductory course designed to give the student an overview of the functions of management in the hospitality industry. Emphasis will be placed on profitability controls and the management skills required in a food service, hospitality establishment. Students will take the National Restaurant Association™ ManageFirst™ Human Resources Management and Supervision examination. Upon successfully passing the exam, students will receive an industry recognized certificate from NRA Solutions.

Foodservice Management



Prerequisite: None

PA1008 This course will concentrate on storeroom management. Subjects covered will include purchasing standards, purchasing practices, receiving, proper storage procedures, and profitability measures. Students will take the National Restaurant Association™ ManageFirst™ Controlling Foodservice Costs examination. Upon successfully passing the exam, students will receive an industry recognized certificate from NRA Solutions.

Purchasing and Cost Control



Prerequisite: None

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PA1009 This course will develop production skills and understanding of quality standards as they relate to European and American style cakes. A review of creaming, foaming, and blending techniques with an emphasis on preparing simple to complex unfilled cakes, filled cakes, and tortes.

Tortes and Gateaux



Prerequisite: None

PA1010 The main objectives of this course are intended to explore the operation of a modern bakery and/or restaurant in terms of a la carte dessert service, plate design, menu design, recipe writing, plate costing, retail valuation and delivery of service.

Plated Desserts



Prerequisite: None

PA1011

Students will learn how to plan and execute a final edible centerpiece display. The course will examine fundamentals of chocolate, sugar, candies & confections, advanced cake and sugar art techniques, and showpiece design.

Pastry Presentations



Prerequisite: None

PA1012 This externship is a supervised work experience designed to expand career knowledge while increasing speed, timing, organization, and ability to handle cooking or baking and pastry creation in an approved commercial foodservice and hospitality establishment. Students on externship will receive feedback from their supervisor, maintain an externship manual to record and reflect on their work experience.

Externship




Practical Nursing

PN1001 This course is designed to assist students as they adjust to the rigors of the Practical Nursing Program. Students will be exposed to a variety of study and testing strategies, time management techniques, critical thinking skills development, and assistance with managing the demands of study and personal life.

Success Strategies for the Practical Nursing



Prerequisite: None

PN1002

This course will introduce students to the language of medicine. Using a systems approach, students will learn word roots, prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms to build a medical vocabulary.

Medical Terminology



Prerequisite: None

PN1003A This course provides students with instruction of basic mathematic fundamentals as they apply to the health care industry including operation skills with whole numbers, decimals and fractions, ratio, proportions,

Dosage Calculation for the Practical Nurse

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40 Total Clock Hours percentage, conversions, and measurement. Students will be introduced to reading medication labels and the “Rights” of medication administration. Commonly used equipment will be discussed. In addition, the course provides application of dosage calculation skills to the nursing field.


Prerequisite: None

PN1004 This course provides practical computer and general administrative skills required to utilize the computer as a tool in an office or clinical environment. Students will gain confidence in the use of the internet, email, productivity software, and associated computer hardware and software. The course will utilize a number of projects to reinforce the functionality and flexibility of the computer used in Practical Nursing.

Computers for the Practical Nurse



Prerequisite: None

PN1005A This course outlines normal and therapeutic nutritional requirements to meet the body’s needs throughout the life span. The course examines the Food Guide Pyramid, essential nutrients, and dietary sources of carbohydrates, protein, fats, vitamins, and minerals. Therapeutic diets required for a variety of health disorders will be discussed.

Nutrition



Prerequisite: None

PN1006 This course will present the foundations of nursing practice. Legal and ethical issues in nursing will be considered, and students will be introduced to nursing concepts and the Nurse Practice Act. In addition, the student will study the skills needed as a practical nurse to include medical asepsis, activities of daily living, safety measures, vital signs, physical assessments, and the nursing process as it relates to the Licensed Practical Nurse.

Fundamentals of Nursing I



Prerequisite: None

PN1007 Within the nursing laboratory, students will have the opportunity to practice nursing skills within the Scope of Practice for the Licensed Practical Nurse. These skills may include personal hygiene, bed making, collecting and assessing vital signs, safety and comfort measures, body mechanics, medical asepsis, and physical assessments. This course is taken concurrently with the Fundamentals theory course, and lessons will be correlated whenever possible.

Fundamentals of Nursing Lab I



Prerequisite: None

BSC1008

This course will offer basic knowledge of the structure and function of the human body. After an introduction to cells, tissues, and organs, the material will be studied by body systems.

Anatomy and Physiology I



Prerequisite: None

PN1009

This course is a continuation of Fundaments of Nursing I. The course presents the foundations of practical nursing practice as the student is introduced to nursing concepts such as elimination, surgical care, wound care, maintenance of fluid balance, and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

Fundamentals of Nursing II



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Prerequisite: PN1006

PN1010 This course is a continuation of Fundamentals of Nursing Lab I. Students will have the opportunity to practice nursing skills within the Scope of Practice for the Licensed Practical nurse. Skills to be practiced may include maintenance of fluid balance, care of the post-operative surgical patient, urinary catheters, and medication administration techniques. This lab is taken concurrently with the fundamentals of Nursing II course, and lessons will be correlated whenever possible.

Fundamentals of Nursing Lab II



Prerequisite: PN1007

BSC1011

This course is a continuation of anatomy and Physiology I and will offer basic knowledge of the structure and function of the human body. The material will be studied by body systems.

Anatomy and Physiology II



Prerequisite: BSC1008

PSYC1012 This course provides an overview of the development, socio-culture, and family influences of an individual. The stages of human development will be discussed and students will consider the physical, emotional, and cognitive development of each stage throughout the lifespan. Communication and means of promoting optimum health for each age group will be studied.

Human Development



Prerequisite: None

PN1013 This course is the first in a six-part sequence. Medical Surgical I, II, III, IV, V, and VI Nursing. Foundations from Medical Surgical I will lay the groundwork for the subsequent Medical Surgical courses. Topics for Medical Surgical I encompass fluid and electrolytes, acid/base relationships, genitourinary system, and musculoskeletal system. The student has the opportunity to apply the concepts of this course throughout the clinical portion of the PN program.

Medical-Surgical Nursing I



Pre-requisites: PN 1009, PN 1010, BSC1011, and PSYC1012

Co-requisite: PN 1015 & PN 1014

PN1014 Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN), the practical nursing student will provide comfort and assistance in performance of activities of daily living for patients with common non-complicated disorders. Data collection and basic nursing skills will be practiced. The student will assist the patient and significant others during the normal expected stages of growth and development. Experiences will be provided that will give the student the opportunity to participate in reducing the patient’s potential for developing complications or health problems. Students will identify patient problems, appropriate interventions and evaluate nursing care to patients.

Medical-Surgical Nursing Clinical I 78 Total Clock Hours


Prerequisite: PN1003, PN1006, PN1007, BSC1008, PN1009, PN1010, BSC1011, PN1013

PN1015 This course will prepare practical nursing students to care for the adult across the wellness-illness continuum. This course is designed to provide concepts relevant to the needs of the students preparing to transition from the role of a student PN into the professional LPN role. Learners integrate

Pharmacology I



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Prerequisites: PN 1009, PN 1010, BSC1011, and PSYC1012 Co-requisite: PN 1013 & PN 1014

knowledge from previous courses to design and implement a quality improvement project in an appropriate setting. The learner will demonstrate achievement of program outcomes and engage in self-evaluation through the use of an academic portfolio.

PN1016

This course is a continuation of Medical-Surgical Nursing and is designed to prepare the practical nursing student to care for the adult across the wellness-illness continuum. Students will study a variety of disorders related to the integumentary, respiratory, and neurological body systems. Students will be introduced to principles of health promotion and disease prevention including psychosocial and physiological adaptations to illness.

Medical-Surgical Nursing II



Pre-requisites: PN 1013, PN 1014 & PN 1015 Co-requisite: PN 1017 & PN 1018

PN1017

Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN) the practical nursing student will utilize the nursing process in caring for acute care patients. The emphasis will be on prioritization, decision-making, time management and critical thinking appropriate to the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) student scope of practice. As the student progress, more complex patient situations will be presented.

Medical-Surgical Nursing Clinical II



Prerequisite: PN1003, PN1006, PN1007, BSC1008, PN1009, PN1010, BSC1011, PN1013, PN1014, PN1015, PN1016

PN1018

This course will examine drug categories/classifications and specific medications for the respiratory, neurological, and integumentary body system disorders. Students will study essential medication information including actions, uses, side effects, adverse reactions, and nursing implications for commonly used drugs. This course is intended to motivate the student nurse to determine proper dosage, administration, and monitoring of medications with concern for safety, precision, and attention to important physiologic factors. The importance of integrating patient education about medications into the treatment plan, as well as description of the nursing process and its relationship to medication, administration is emphasized.

Pharmacology II



Pre-requisites: PN1013, PN 1014 & PN 1015 Co-requisites: PN 1016 & PN1017

PN1019

This course is a continuation of medical-surgical nursing and is designed to prepare the practical nursing student to care for the adult across the wellness-

Medical-Surgical Nursing III



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Pre-requisites: PN 1016, PN 1017 & PN 1018 Co-requisite: PN 1020 & PN 1021

illness continuum. Students will study a variety of disorders according to body systems. Students will be introduced to principles of health promotion and disease prevention including psychosocial and physiological adaptations to illness.

PN1020


Medical-Surgical Nursing Clinical III



Prerequisite: PN1003, PN1006, PN1007, BSC1008, PN1009, PN1010, BSC1011, PN1013, PN1014, PN1015, PN1016, PN1017, PN1018, PN1019

PN1021

This course will examine drug categories/classifications and specific medications for the reproductive and GI body system disorders. The importance of integrating patient education about medications into the treatment plan, as well as description of the nursing process and its relationship to medication, administration is emphasized.

Pharmacology III



Pre-requisites: PN 1016, PN1017, & PN 1018 Co-requisites: PN 1019 & PN 1020

PN1022 This course is a continuation of Medical-Surgical Nursing and is designed to prepare the practical nursing student to care for the adult across the wellness-illness continuum. Students will study a variety of disorders relating to lymph body system and blood and immunity. Student Learning Outcomes are expanded upon in this course with emphasis on core competencies of managing care in emergent and acute care patients, clinical decision making, informatics, collaboration, teaching/learning, professional behavior, and legal/ethical aspects of care. Theory and clinical experiences are related to the course content.

Medical-Surgical Nursing IV



Pre-requisites: PN1019, PN 1020 & PN 1021 Co-requisite: PN 1023, 1024, PN 1025, & PN 1026

PN1023

Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN) the practical nursing student will utilize the nursing process in caring for acute care patients. The

Medical-Surgical Nursing Clinical IV



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Prerequisite: PN1003, PN1006, PN1007, BSC1008, PN1009, PN1010, BSC1011, PN1013, PN1014, PN1015, PN1016, PN1017, PN1018, PN1019, PN1020, PN1021, PN1022

emphasis will be on prioritization, decision-making, time management and critical thinking appropriate to the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) student scope of practice. As the student progress, more complex patient situations will be presented.

PN1024 Basic principles of pharmacology, including receptor mechanisms, drug distribution and metabolism, and pharmacokinetics. Lectures, laboratories, and tutorials on the interactions of drugs and biological systems as a basis for rational disease therapy. This course will examine drug categories/classifications and specific medications related to HIV, cancer, and blood/lymph. The student will study essential medication information including actions, uses, side effects, adverse reactions, and nursing implications for commonly used chemo and anti-infective drugs.

Pharmacology IV



Pre-requisites: PN 1019, PN 1020, & PN1021 Co-requisites: PN 1022, PN 1023, PN 1025, & PN 1026

PN1025

This course encompasses the reproductive process from conception through childbirth, including postpartum and the care of the neonate. The role of the practical nurse in caring for the antepartum, intrapartum, and the postpartum patient and family will be considered. The course includes the care of the normal patient and newborn as well as those with complications.

Maternal Nursing



Prerequisite: PN1003, PN1006, PN1007, BSC1008, PN1009, PN1010, BSC1011, PN1013, PN1014, PN1015, PN1016, PN1017, PN1018, PN1019, PN1020, PN1021, PN1022, PN1023, PN1024

PN1026

Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN) the practical nursing student will apply principles of maternal nursing care to selected patients in the clinical setting.

Maternal Nursing Clinical




PN1027 This course is a continuation of Medical-Surgical Nursing and is designed to prepare the practical nursing student to care for the adult with cardiac, endocrine and sensory health problems. Diagnostic studies, pharmacology, and nutritional concepts are integrated throughout the course. Nursing skills such as physical assessment, medication administration, peri-operative care,

Medical-Surgical Nursing V



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Prerequisites: PN1022, PN 1023, PN1024, PN 1025, & PN 1026 Co-requisite: PN 1028, PN 1029, PN 1030, & PN 1031

and therapeutic communication are introduced in a simulated learning lab and reinforced on various medical-surgical, orthopedic, and telemetry units and in the perioperative surgical setting. Community experiences are selected to expose the student to the role of the nurse in the various levels of prevention.

PN1028


Medical-Surgical Nursing Clinical V




PN1029 This course will examine drug categories and specific medications related to the cardiac, endocrine and sensory body systems. Lectures on the interactions of drugs and specific organ systems. Basic principles of pharmacology, including receptor mechanisms, drug distribution and metabolism, and pharmacokinetics. Lectures, laboratories, and tutorials on the interactions of drugs and biological systems as a basis for rational disease therapy. The student will study essential medication information including actions, uses, adverse reactions, and nursing implications for commonly used drugs.

Pharmacology V



Pre-requisites: PN 1022, PN 1023, PN 1024, PN 1025, & PN 1026 Co-requisites: PN 1027, PN 1028, PN 1030, & PN 1031

PN1030

This course examines growth and development principles related to children on the wellness-illness continuum. Common pediatric problems and associated practical nursing care will be studied. Health promotion and disease prevention, including communicable diseases and immunizations will be studied.

Pediatric Nursing



Prerequisite: PN1003, PN1006, PN1007, BSC1008, PN1009, PN1010, BSC1011, PN1013, PN1014, PN1015, PN1016, PN1017, PN1018, PN1019, PN1020, PN1021, PN1022, PN1023, PN1024, PN1027, PN1028, PN1029

PN1031

Pediatric Nursing Clinical


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Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN), the practical nursing student will apply nursing principles of pediatric nursing care to selected patients in the clinical setting.


PN1032 This course will prepare practical nursing students to care for the adult across the wellness-illness continuum. This course is designed to provide concepts relevant to the needs of the students preparing to transition from the role of a student PN into the professional LPN role. Learners integrate knowledge from previous courses to design and implement a quality improvement project in an appropriate setting. The learner will demonstrate achievement of program outcomes and engage in self-evaluation through the use of an academic portfolio.

Medical-Surgical Nursing VI



Pre-requisites: PN 1027, PN 1028, PN 1029, PN 1030, & PN 1031 Co-requisite: PN 1033, PN 1034, PN 1035, CLSC 2002

PN1033

This course examines common mental health disorders, the therapeutic nurse- patient relationship, milieu management, crisis intervention, and psychopharmacology. The student will study essential information that practical nurses need to effectively care for patients with mental health disorders throughout the lifespan.

Mental Health Nursing



Prerequisite: PN1003, PN1006, PN1007, BSC1008, PN1009, PN1010, BSC1011, PN1013, PN1014, PN1015, PN1016, PN1017, PN1018, PN1019, PN1020, PN1021

PN1034

The Scope of Practice of the Licensed Practical Nurse will be reviewed. Legal and ethical considerations in the practice of nursing will be discussed. The role of the practical nurse as employee, leader, and communicator will be examined.

Transition into Nursing




PN1035

Capstone



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Prerequisite: PN1003, PN1006, PN1007, BSC1008, PN1009, PN1010, BSC1011, PN1013, PN1014, PN1015, PN1016, PN1017, PN1018, PN1019, PN1020, PN1021, PN1022, PN1023, PN1024, PN1027, PN1028, PN1029, PN1030, PN1031, PN1032

This course is designed to prepare the practical nursing student to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN). Practical nursing content will be reviewed, and test-taking strategies discussed and practiced. An NCLEX-PN review will be included in this course, and a competency exam will be required.




1 Quarter Credit Hour Prerequisites for Practical Nursing: PN1003, PN1006, PN1007, PN1008, PN1009, PN1010, PN1011, PN1013, PN1014, PN1015, PN1016, PN1017, PN1018, PN1019, PN1020, PN1021, PN1022, PN1023, PN1024, PN1025, PN1026, PN1027, PN1028, PN1029, PN1030, PN1031, PN1032

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Campus Supplements Platt College Campus Information – Tulsa

Administrative Staff Admissions

Cheryl Beese – Executive Director OPEN – Director of Admissions

Shannon Schwarz – Director of Education Steve Buttry – Admissions Representative

Debbie Hammond – Director of Career Services Pam Pinkney – Admissions Representative

Robin Johnson-Friday – Financial Aid Officer Eric Smith – Admissions Representative

Laura Dussling – Administrative Assistant

Jackie Powell – Maintenance/Custodian

FACULTY

Air Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration (ACHR)

Shawn Igert – ACHR Instructor – 18 years of experience

Stephen Morgan – ACHR Instructor – 5 years of experience

Dave Bickle – ACHR Instructor, 40 years of experience

David Bogle – ACHR Instructor, 8 years of experience, HVAC Journeyman License

Michael Plummer – ACHR Instructor – 14 years of experience

Mark Talley – ACHR Instructor – 19 years of experience, HVAC Journeyman License

Business Studies

Michael Douthitt – Business Studies Instructor – MBA, 20 years of experience

Culinary Arts (CA)*

Spencer Mills – Director of Culinary Arts / CA Instructor – Associate of Occupational Studies in Culinary Arts – 7 years of experience

Thomas Sommers – CA Instructor – Associate of Applied Science Culinary Arts – 4 years of experience

Michelle Van Denhende – CA Instructor – Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts – 8 years of experience

Doug Zimpel – CA Instructor – Associate of Science in Culinary Arts – 14 years of experience

Dental Assisting (DA)

Tiffany Evans – DA Instructor – Registered Dental Assistant – 14 years of experience

Heather Pruett – DA Instructor, ATB Coordinator – Registered Dental Assistant, 16 years of experience

Medical Assisting (MA) Shalli Knotts – MA Instructor - MA/P Instructor - Registered Medical Assistant - Registered Phlebotomist – 6 years of experience Lisa Pollnow – MA Instructor – MA/P Instructor – Registered Certified Medical Assistant – 6 years of experience Lynda Rodgers – MA Instructor – Registered Medical Assistant – Registered Phlebotomist – 16 years of experience Markisha Smith - MA Lab Assistant – CMA/RMA, 4 years of experience

Practical Nursing Rickesha Clark - Practical Nursing Program Director, Master of Science Degree in Nursing, Registered Nurse, 11 years of experience

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Dianne Warner - PN Instructor, Master of Science in Education, Registered Nurse, 9 years of experience Sherry Armstrong - PN Clinical Instructor, Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, Registered Nurse, 9 years of experience Shelly Hafner - PN Instructor, Master of Science Degree in Nursing, Registered Nurse, 12 years of experience Patricia Easton - PN Instructor, Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, Registered Nurse, 14 years of experience Tim Marshal - PN Instructor, Master of Science Degree in Nursing, Registered Nurse, 18 years of experience

Online Programs Cyber Security (CYS) Erick Aguilar – CYS Instructor – 18 years of experience, Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems, MBA, Doctorate of Management in Organizational Leadership, Master of Arts in History Vincent Tran – CYS Instructor – 19 years of experience, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Master of Science in Computer Science Daniel Schmeling – CYS Instructor – 15 years of experience, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Master of Science in Information Systems Christopher Ruffin – CYS Instructor – 8 years of experience, Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Master of Science in Information Systems James Overley – CYS Instructor – 11 years of experience, Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems, Master of Science in Information Systems Matthew Opheim – CYS Instructor – 13 years of experience, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Master of Science in Information Systems Hector Molina – CYS Instructor – 15 years of experience – Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, MBA, Doctorate of Philosophy – Information Systems Francis Mbamalu – CYS Instructor – 11 years of experience – Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Master of Science in Information Systems Georgette Jones – CYS Instructor – 14 years of experience – Bachelor of Science in Management Science, MBA Andrew Kasper – CYS Instructor – 5 years of experience – Bachelor of Science in Marketing, Master of Science in Cybersecurity James Hollis – 21 years of experience – Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Master of Arts in Computer Research / Information Systems Daniel Goodman – CYS Instructor – 8 years of related experience, Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems, Master of Science in Information Systems, Master of Science in Management Dwight Farris – CYS Instructor – 14 years of experience, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Master of Science in Educational Technology Dwayne Lewis, CYS Instructor – 4 years of experience - Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Master of Science in Information Technology Deborah Best – CYS Instructor – 11 years related experience – Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Master of Science in Information Systems Traci Bergum – CYS Instructor – Bachelor of Science in Office Administration, Master of Science in Information Systems Dax Bradley – CYS Instructor – 15 years of experience – Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology, MBA, Doctor of Science in Computer Science

Health Information Technology (HIT) Taffy Hemphill – HIT Instructor – 4 years of experience – Diploma – Medical Assistant, Bachelor of Liberal Studies, Master of Science in Education Jean Gordon – HIT Instructor – 10 years related experience, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Graduate Certificate – Primary Care – Family Nurse Practitioner, MBA-Human Resource Management, Master of Science in Nursing – Nurse Educator, MBA-Accounting, Doctor of Business Administration – Human Resource Management

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Sherry Amaral – HIT Instructor – 24 years related experience, Diploma in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Graduate Certificate in Long Term Care Management, MBA-Management Aaron Alford – HIT Instructor – 16 years of experience – Bachelor of Science in Human Biology, Doctor of Chiropractic Vanessa Austin – HIT Instructor – 8 years of experience – Medical Office Assistant Certificate, Associate of Science – Medical Assistant, Master of Science – Higher Education Nia Bullock – HIT Instructor – 14 years of experience - Bachelor of Science in Biology, Doctor of Philosophy-Comparative Biomedical Sciences Hiren Darji – HIT Instructor – 9 years of experience - Bachelor of Science in Biology – Minor: Chemistry, Doctor of Medicine Nina Pustylnik – HIT Instructor – 8 years of experience - Bachelor of Science in Biology, Master of Science – Biology, MBA-Health Care Management, Master of Science in Nursing – Nurse Educator, MBA-Accounting, Doctor of Health Administration Angela Mack – HIT Instructor – 4 years of experience – Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science – Health Sciences, Mater of Science – Health Sciences w/ Concentration in Public Health David Martini – HIT Instructor – 7 years of experience – Bachelor of Science – Exercise and Sport Science, MBA, Master of Science in Manage, Doctor of Physical Therapy Meredith McCollum – HIT Instructor – 24 years of experience, Bachelor of Science – Health Info Administration, MBA Lisa Mccord – HIT Instructor – 5 years of experience – Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing, MBA/Health Care Mgmt-Nursing Kristi Perillo-Okeke – HIT Instructor – 8 years of experience – Associate of Science – Liberal Arts, Bachelor of Science – Psychology, Doctor of Chiropractic Roberto Rodriguez Baez – HIT Instructor – 9 years of experience – General and Thoracic Surgeon, Doctor of Medicine, Masters in Human Anatomy and Physiology Instruction Vanessa Stafford – HIT Instructor – 7 years of experience – Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting, Bachelors in Business Administration, MBA-Healthcare Alexandra Washo – HIT Instructor – 11 years of experience – Bachelor of Professional Studies, Doctor of Chiropractic Raymi Brown – HIT Instructor – 10 years of experience – Bachelor of Arts in Management and Communication, MBA Pamela Christianson – HIT Instructor – Diploma – Medical Assisting, Associate of Arts – General Studies, Bachelor of Science – BioMedical Science, Master of Science – Science Education Nicole Cobb – HIT Instructor – Bachelor of Science – Business Administration, Master of Arts – Health Care Administration Allison Coleman – HIT Instructor – 9 years of experience – Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration, Master of Professional Studies – Healthcare Leadership Carrie Culver – HIT Instructor – 9 years of experience – Associate of Science in Business, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Master of Science – Management, Master of Public Administration Patti Ramsey – HIT Instructor – 35 years of experience – Associate of Science – Nursing, Bachelor of Science – Health Care Services, Master of Science – Health Care Services Ellen Krumme – HIT Instructor – 29 years of experience – Associate of Applied Science – Dental Hygiene Technology, Bachelor of Science – Life Sciences, Doctor of Chiropractic George Fisher – HIT Instructor – 12 years of experience, Bachelor of Science – Health Information Management, Graduate Certificate – Health Services Management, MBA – Human Resources Melissa Hibbard – HIT Instructor – 6 years of experience – Bachelor of Science – Health Administration/Information Systems, Master of Science in Education - Higher Education/Health Care Education Tarsha Joyner – HIT Instructor – 16 years of experience, Bachelors in Business Administration – Marketing, Master of Public Administration – Political Science Mary Levi – HIT Instructor – 36 years of experience, Associate of Arts – Core Curriculum, Bachelors in Business Administration – Marketing, Master of Science in Management – Healthcare Management Shiketheia Simmons – HIT Instructor – 15 years of experience, Bachelor of Science in Human Services, Master of Science in Counseling / Psychology – Rehabilitation Christine Stockwell – HIT Instructor – 7 years of experience – Associate of Science – Liberal Arts, Bachelor

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of Science in Organizational Management, MBA-Healthcare Management Diana Wilson – HIT Instructor – Associate of Arts – Health Administration, Bachelor of Science – Business Administration, Master of Arts – Teaching and Learning with Technology Antoinette Ouattara – HIT Instructor – 16 years of experience – Associate of Arts – Biotechnology, Bachelor of Science – Business Management, Master of Public Health Kimberly Scott – HIT Instructor – 16 years of experience – Bachelor of Science – Organizational Management, MBA, Doctorate in Business Administration

Online Programs – CYS & HIT General Education Instructors Marilyn Bartels – Gen Ed Instructor – 10 years of experience - Bachelor of Science – Theater, Doctor of Philosophy – Speech Karen Collins – Gen Ed Instructor – 8 years of experience - Bachelor of Arts – Elementary Education, Master of Arts in Education – Adult Education and Distance Learning Larry Hansen – Gen Ed Instructor – 11 years of experience – Bachelor of Secondary Education – History, Master of Education Leadership, Master of Counseling / Human Relations, Master of History Michael Lowry – Gen Ed Instructor – 13 years of Experience – Bachelor of Arts – Secondary Education, Master of Arts – Education Gabriel Smith – Gen Ed Instructor – 16 years of experience, Bachelor of Arts – English Literature, Master of Arts – Social Sciences Erika Moore – Gen Ed Instructor – 1 year of experience, Bachelor of Arts – English Writing & Political Science, Master of Science in Education – Secondary Education – English Kim Romero – Gen Ed Instructor – 13 years of experience – Bachelor of Arts in English, Master of Education – English and Literature, Doctor of Education – Curriculum and Instruction Justine Price-O’Neil – Gen Ed Instructor – 9 years of experience, Bachelor of Arts – English, Master of Arts – English / Literature Karen Lawler – Gen Ed Instructor – 20 years of experience – Bachelor of Arts – English, Master of Arts – English Sabrina Wescott – Gen Ed Instructor – 1 year of experience – Bachelors in Business Administration, Master of Science – Communication Marie Dye – Gen Ed Instructor – 3 years of experience, Bachelor of Science – Administration of Criminal Justice, Master of Arts – Strategic Communication and Leadership Katherine Tracy – Gen Ed Instructor – 11 years of experience – Bachelor of Fine Arts – Performance, Master of Arts – Communication Heidi Fernandez – Gen Ed Instructor – 4 years of experience – Bachelor Arts – Sociology, Master of Science – Education, Doctor of Education – Curriculum and Instruction Mark Marino – Gen Ed Instructor – Gen Ed Instructor – 14 years of experience – Bachelor of Arts – Mathematics, Master of Education – Mathematics Joseph Nguyen – Gen Ed Instructor – 13 years of experience, Associate of Arts – Mathematics, Bachelor of Science – Mathematics Michael Storper – Gen Ed Instructor – 10 years of experience – Associate of Arts – Business Administration, Bachelor of Science – Math Brett Legault – Gen Ed Instructor – 9 years of experience – Bachelor of Science – Management, Master of Education – Middle School Mathematics Elizabeth Legault – Gen Ed Instructor – 9 years of experience – Bachelor of Science – Early Childhood Education, Master of Education – Math, Master of Education – Elementary Education Karen Lloyd – Gen Ed Instructor – 10 years of experience – Associate of Arts, Bachelor of Arts – Sociology, Master of Arts – Sociology Klaus Heyer – Gen Ed Instructor – 13 years of experience – Bachelor of Arts – Sociology, Master of Arts – Sociology, Doctor of Philosophy – Urban Studies Kathy Baucum – Gen Ed Instructor – 13 years of experience – Bachelor of Science – Science Education, Master of Science – Science Education Alisha Etheredge – Gen Ed Instructor – 3 years of experience – Bachelor of Science – Chemistry, Master of Science – Chemistry Marci Liniger – Gen Ed Instructor – 5 years of experience – Associates of Applied Business – Graphic Art Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts – Photography, Master of Environment and Nature Resources

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Michael Smith – Gen Ed Instructor – 12 years of experience – Bachelor of Science – Biology, Master of Science – Biology Michelle Render – Gen Ed Instructor – 4 years of experience – Bachelor of Science – Health Science, Master of Science – Counseling/Psychology, Doctor of Education – Counseling Psychology Earl Wiggins – Gen Ed Instructor – 10 years of experience – Bachelor of Arts – Psychology, Doctor of Philosophy – Clinical/Community Psychology Deborah Wheeler – Gen Ed Instructor – 9 years of experience – Bachelor of Science – Psychology, MBA-Management, Master of Arts, Psychology, Doctor of Philosophy – Clinical Psychology Sheila Braxton – Gen Ed Instructor – 9 years of experience – Bachelor of Arts – Psychology, Master of Arts – Forensic Psychology, EdD Counseling Psychology Lisa Gibson-Solomon – Gen Ed Instructor – 5 years of experience – Associates of Applied Science, Bachelor of Science – Instructional Technology Alexis Register – Gen Ed Instructor – 9 years of experience – Bachelor of Science – Hotel and Restaurant Management, Master of Science - Leadership

*This program is no longer accepting enrollments

Hours of Operation

Program Times Days of the Week

Administrative Hours 7:30 am – 7:00 pm 7:30 am – 5:00 pm

Monday - Thursday Friday

Dental Assisting Day

Medical Assisting

Day

8:00 am – 12:00 pm Monday-Friday

Medical Assisting Evening 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Monday - Friday

Culinary Arts Day 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Monday - Friday

Culinary Arts Evening 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Monday - Friday

Practical Nursing 8:00 am – 3:30 pm Monday - Friday

Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration 9:00 am – 2:00 pm 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Monday - Thursday Friday

Business Studies 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Monday - Thursday

Medical Billing and Coding TBD TBD

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Tuition and Fees

Platt College - Tulsa Campus

Program

Clock Hours


Tuition per Credit Hour

Total Tuition

Program Fee per Credit

Hour

Registration Fee

Total Cost

Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration

960 60.0

$290

$17,400

$60

$40

$21,040

Business Studies 630 60.0 $290 $17,400 $45 $40 $20,140

Culinary Arts* 990 52.0 $290 $15,080 $60 $40 $18,240

Cyber Security 1180 92.0 $290 $26,680 $70 $40 $33,160

Dental Assisting 968 47.5 $290 $13,775 $130 $40 $19,990

Health Information Technology

1110

92.0

$290

$26,680

$70

$40

$33,160

Medical Assisting 968 50.5 $290 $14,645 $100 $40 $19,735


920 72.0 $290 $20,880 $60 $40 $25,240

Practical Nursing 1418 90.0 $290 $26,100 $25 $40 $28,390

*This program is not currently accepting enrollment

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Platt College Campus Information – Oklahoma City

Administrative Staff Admissions OPEN - Executive Director Kayla Danyeur – Director of Admissions

Kelly Helms - Director of Education Randalyn Menefee - Admissions Representative

Wynter Hall - Director of Career Services Elizabeth Stewart – Admissions Representative

Anabel Flores– Financial Aid Officer Janiesa Vinson – Admissions Representative

Kalinda Main – Executive Assistant Sara Cox - Admissions Representative

David Mays – Administrative Assistant

Arsalan Ghodratnama – Facilities Manager

Beverly Karther - Custodian

Dental Assisting

FACULTY

Christiana Rattler – DA Program Coordinator – 6 years of experience, Dental Assistant Permit, Diploma in Dental Assisting Jennifer Danahy – DA Instructor, 16 years related experience, Dental Assistant Permit

Medical Assisting Amy Wingate – MA Program Coordinator - 10 years related experience – Registered Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist, Certified EMT, Firefighter Meghan Turnipseed – MA Instructor, 5 years related experience, Registered Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist, Diploma in Medical Assisting & Phlebotomy

Kelli Thrasher – Medical Assisting Instructor – 25 years related experience, Registered Medical

Assistant/Phlebotomist

Joseph Wilkinson – Medical Assisting Instructor – 22 years related experience, Licensed LPN, Registered

Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist, AAS in Nursing, BS in Communications

Culinary Arts Adam Carleton – Culinary Arts Instructor – 8 years related experience –AS in Culinary Arts Andrew Feldman – Culinary Arts Instructor – 10 years related experience – BS in Food Service Management Chelsea Caraway – Culinary Arts Instructor – 7 years related experience, AS in Culinary Arts, BS in Hospitality & Restaurant Management Jacob Katzin – Culinary Arts Instructor - 11 years related experience, AS in Culinary Arts Derrek Long – Culinary Arts Instructor – 8 years related experience, AS in Culinary Arts Kimberly Lynch – Culinary Arts Instructor – 11 years related experience Matthew Rodriguez – Culinary Arts Instructor – 9 years related experience, AS in Culinary Arts Robert Sutherlin – Culinary Arts Instructor – 13 years related culinary experience

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Hours of Operation


Administrative Hours 7:30 am – 6:00 pm

7:30 am – 5:00 pm

Monday - Thursday

Friday Dental Assisting 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Monday - Thursday

Friday Medical Assisting (AM) 8:00 am – 1:00 pm Monday – Friday

Medical Assisting (PM) 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm Monday – Friday

Culinary Arts (AM) 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Monday-Friday

Culinary Arts (PM) 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Monday-Friday


Tuition and Fees

Platt College – Oklahoma City Campus

Program

Clock Hours



Total Tuition

Program Fee per Credit

Hour

Registration Fee

Total Cost

Culinary Arts 990 52.0 $290 $15,080 $60 $40 $18,240


Medical Assisting

968

50.5

$290

$14,645

$100

$40

$19,735


920 72.0 $290 $20,880 $60 $40 $25,240

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Platt College Campus Information – Moore

Administrative Staff Admissions James Cooper – Executive Director OPEN– Director of Admissions Darrylynn Thomas – Director of Education Joy Weaver – Admissions Representative Jessica Powell – Director of Career Services Lindsay King – Admissions Representative Deborah Hartsell - Financial Aid Officer Amber DiCirota – Admissions Representative Virginia Betts – Custodian Victoria Ivey – Admissions Representative Kenneth Haumpy – Union Restaurant Manager Autumn Taliferro - Receptionist

FACULTY

Medical Assisting Delissa Jackson—MA Instructor-22 years of related experience. LPN, RMA, CNA Michelle Marshall---MA Instructor-20 years of related experience. RPbt Instructor, RMA Daniel Corey—5 years related experience. LPN Lori Chambliss – 8 years related experience, CPR certified, Phlebotomy Certificate, BLS, CMA

Dental Assisting Amber Goodgion – DA Instructor - 10 years related experience - Diploma in Dental Assisting Christy Maness – DA Instructor - 17 years related experience - Diploma in Dental Assisting

Pastry Arts

Paulette Caguioa – PA Instructor - 7 years related experience - Diploma in Pastry Arts

Shelli Wampler –PA Instructor - 9 years related experience - Associates in Culinary Arts

Combination Welding Jacob Riechert-CW Dept. Coordinator-CW Instructor-7 years related experience. OSHA 10, OSHA 30. Cert. California Teacher credentials, Cert. Welding Instructor. Vollie Hines—CW Instructor—10 years related experience. Welding Cert. Forklift Certified. Gregory Jones—CW Instructor—9 years related experience. Pipe/Tig welding Colton McDaniel—CW Instructor—4 years related experience. Certified 6G, Combination Pipe Welder Cody Cox—CW Instructor—15 years related experience. Coil/Process Pipe Welder Michael Spicer—CW Instructor—6 years related experience. Structural and Pipe Welder Joey Terry – 25 years related experience, HVACR licensed Journeyman, BS Organizational Leadership Heath Hutchinson – 11 years related experience, 6G Certification, Pipe Welding

Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Brent Linford—ACHR Lead Instructor—35 years related experience. Licensed Contractor, Licensed Inspector Bobby Holden-ACHR Instructor—6 years related experience. HVAV Journeyman Licensed Donnie Oswald-ACHR Instructor—13 years related experience. HVACR Instructor Keith Kelley—35 years related experience. Mechanical Journeyman, Certified Refrigerant, MACS Certified Lewis Dean Gallimore—15 years related experience. Licensed Contractor, HVAC Journeyman Licensed *

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Hours of Operation


Administrative Hours

7:30 am – 7:00 pm Monday – Thursday

7:30 am – 5:00 pm Friday

Dental Assisting, Medical Assisting (AM)



Medical Assisting (PM) 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm Monday - Friday

Pastry Arts Day 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Monday – Friday

Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Monday - Friday

Combination Welding (AM) 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Monday - Friday

Combination Welding (PM) 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Monday - Friday

Tuition and Fees

Platt College - Moore Campus

Program

Clock Hours



Total Tuition

Program Fee

per Credit Hour

Registration

Fee

Total Cost

Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration

960

60.0

$290

$17,400

$60

$40

$21,040

Combination Welding 960 56.5 $290 $16,385 $80 $40 $20,945



Pastry Arts 1238 61.5 $290 $17,835 $34 $40 $19,966

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Platt College Campus Information – Lawton

Administrative Staff Admissions Dennis Keplinger - Executive Director Patricia Hackworth – Director of Admissions

OPEN - Director of Education Ronald Bussanmas–Admissions Representative

Harold Carpenter - Director of Career Services Mitchell Odom – Admissions Representative

Stephanie Phillips – Financial Services Officer

Alice Torres – Financial Services Officer

OPEN – Learning Resource Center Coordinator

Crystal Veal - Executive Assistance

OPEN – Business Solutions Consultant

Lester James Soon - Custodian

Faculty

Dental Assisting (DA) Lisa Mendes – DA Instructor – 22 years of related experience Deanna Sherman – DA Instructor – 8 years of related experience

Massage Therapy (MT) Shawn Lowe – MT Program Coordinator – 12 years related experience JoAnn Omengebar – MT Instructor – 7 years related experience

Medical Assisting (MA) Andrea Gibbs – MA Program Coordinator - 7 years related experience - BLS instructor Alice Lindsay-Shavers – MA Instructor – 9 years related experience Samantha Thompson – MA Instructor - 7 years related experience Angela Newsome – MA Instructor – 7 years related experience

Hours of Operation


Administrative Hours 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Monday – Thursday


Dental Assisting, Medical Assisting (AM)



Medical Assisting (PM) 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm Monday – Thursday

Massage Therapy

9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Monday – Friday

Business Studies 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm Monday - Thursday


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Tuition and Fees

Platt College - Lawton Campus

Program

Clock Hours



Total Tuition

Program Fee per Credit Hour

Registration

Fee

Total Cost

Business Studies 630 60.0 $290 $17,400 $45 $40 $20,140



Massage Therapy 710 N/A N/A $10,176 $1,824 $40 $12,040

Medical Billing and Coding 920 72.0 $290 $20,880 $60 $40 $25,240

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Start Dates Program Term Start Date Term End Date

Main Start Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Business Studies Combination Welding Dental Assisting Massage Therapy Medical Assisting

5/11/2020 7/19/2020

6/15/2020 8/23/2020

7/20/2020 9/27/2020

8/24/2020 11/1/2020

9/28/2020 12/6/2020

11/2/2020 1/10/2021

12/7/2020 2/14/2021

Track I / Track II Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Business Studies Combination Welding Cyber Security Health Information Technology Medical Assisting Medical Billing and Coding

6/1/2020 8/9/2020

7/6/2020 9/13/2020

8/10/2020 10/18/2020

9/14/2020 11/22/2020

10/19/2020 12/27/2021

11/23/2020 2/14/2021

Culinary Arts

6/1/2020 7/17/2020

7/20/2020 8/28/2020

8/31/2020 10/9/2020

10/12/2020 11/20/2020

11/23/2020 1/15/2020

Pastry Arts

7/6/2020 9/25/2020

7/6/2020* 11/20/2020*

9/28/2020 2/6/2021

9/28/2020* 12/18/2020*

Practical Nursing

5/18/2020 6/26/2020

7/6/2020 8/14/2020

8/17/2020 9/25/2020

9/28/2020 11/6/2020

11/9/2020 12/18/2020

*Term dates applicable for Externship only

Holidays and Break Schedule

Program

2020 Holidays & Breaks

Culinary Arts

Winter Break 12/24/2019 - 1/3/2020

MLK Day 1/20/2020

Memorial Day 5/25/2020

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Summer Break 6/29/2020 -7/3/2020

Labor Day 9/7/2020

Thanksgiving 11/26/2020-11/27/2020

Winter Break 12/22/2020-1/1/2021

Pastry Arts & Practical Nursing

Winter Break 12/23/2019 - 1/3/2020

MLK Day 1/20/2020

Spring Break 3/30/2020 - 4/3/2020


Summer Break 6/29/2020 - 7/3/2020

Labor Day 9/7/2020

Thanksgiving 11/26/2020 -11/27/2020

Winter Break 12/21/2020 -1/1/2021

Main Start: ACHR, Business Studies, Combination Welding, Dental Assisting, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting

Winter Break 12/24/2019 - 1/3/2020

MLK Day 1/20/2020


Independence Day 7/3/2020

Labor Day 09/07/2020

Thanksgiving 11/26/2020-11/27/2020

Winter Break 12/24 – 12/25/2020 1/1/2021

Track I / Track II: ACHR, Business Studies, Combination Welding, Cyber Security, Health Information Technology, Medical Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding

Winter Break 12/24/2019 - 1/3/2020

MLK Day 1/20/2020


Independence Day 7/3/2020

Labor Day 09/07/2020

Thanksgiving 11/26/2020-11/27/2020

Winter Break 12/28/2020 – 1/10/2021

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Other Information

Changes in Catalog Information

The information in this catalog and other school publications is subject to change and may require approval of the Oklahoma Board of Private and Vocational Schools. Developments in technology and continuing efforts of Platt College to meet the needs of its students require periodic revision of class content, scheduling, and policies.

Legal Control Platt College is owned and operated by STVT – AAI Education, Inc. It is operated by a Board of Directors and headed by the President. The members of the Board of Directors are as follows:

William Hansen Michael Williams Stephanie Nellons- Paige Aron Schwartz

Pete Kirchof Andrew Milgram Daniel Ducote, Jr. Michael Zawisky

Statement of Truth

The contents of this catalog are presented as an accurate description of course content, schools facilities and services, and academic standards and policies that are in effect as of the enrollment agreement entered into by the student and Platt College. Images and photos within this catalog may not reflect actual students, faculty, programs, equipment and facilities at this campus.

The information contained in this catalog is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Michael Zawisky President and Chief Executive Officer 2020 - 2021 Official School Catalog Effective: July 1, 2020

Tulsa – Oklahoma City – Moore - Lawton

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